What lessons can we learn from our pets that we can apply in leadership? We refer to them as human’s “best friend” so surely they have characteristics we admire and can emulate.

The one I think is most relevant to leadership is authenticity. They are who they are!

We’re bombarded with messages of appropriate behavior and expectations throughout our lives. It can become challenging to separate what’s authentic to us versus what’s been ingrained in us.

Teasing out true authenticity may seem unnecessary; however, authenticity is critical when applying the Platinum Rule to your leadership style.