Let me introduce you to the Authentic Leadership Model, a holistic approach for leaders to understand what about their leadership is no longer working in their new role.

It’s authentic because it’s grounded in the leader’s core purpose—the thing that makes them get out of bed in the morning. This model is the antidote to leadership shock and provides the clarity needed to excel in a new role.

When I started writing, I thought long and hard about the fact that I never finish reading business books. The reality is that about a third of the way through these books, I feel like I’ve learned what I need to know about the framework presented. I didn’t want that to be the case for Leadership Shock. I wanted to write something that you would be compelled to read all the way through.

Learn what four elements set high-performing teams apart. Find out if they are present on your own team (and if not, how you can make slight adjustments).

Whether it is with employees or customers, trying to build a meaningful connection with so many is a significant leadership challenge, but one that Taylor has mastered. Read the full blog to learn 5 rules for leadership that business leaders can learn from Taylor Swift.

One of the things I’m most proud about of my team is that we have built a real culture of feedback. Several of our clients this past year have noticed it, too. While it can be hard to both give and receive feedback, it is by far the most impactful strategy I have seen to inspire growth.

When I work with a new client experiencing leadership shock, there are a few “tricks” that I use to help them get on top of their workload in the short-term.

Over the course of my career as an executive coach, I have come to recognize an over-full calendar as a classic symptom of a very particular leadership problem. There are usually some other symptoms that go along with the calendar issue. It often becomes clear that the leader is not engaging well with the team.

Take the Leadership Shock quiz to discover whether and to what extent you are experiencing leadership shock.