#authenticleadership behavioralchange coaching communication trust

[christinemonk]

The term ‘Quit Leadership’ might seem like an odd pairing – like matching stripes with polka dots or wearing socks with sandals.

In the cutthroat world of business, we often hear stories of big-shot CEOs like Steve Jobs or Henry Ford, who built successful empires through sheer force of personality and a ruthless streak a mile wide. While these stories are certainly entertaining, they overlook a different type of leader who operates under the radar: the ‘quiet leader’. Think of them as the ninja of the boardroom – stealthy, strategic, and deadly effective, but without all the flashy moves and bragging rights.

These cases are frequent and can produce fascinating stories and outcomes when appropriate, but there is another kind of leader who isn’t in the spotlight as much. These are the ‘quiet leaders’.