Moving Beyond Fake Positivity: Embracing Constructive Optimism. How, What and When?

This conversation explores the difference between fake positivity, where leaders are encouraged to see what's going well and envisage other options to serve them better.

Takeaways

The crucial role of leaders
Why denying the issues through "fake positivity" is creating more harm than good
How to address the challenges and find solutions
what constructive optimism could look like

Do you have any thoughts or feedback you'd like to share? Email me at laurence@thegrowthfuel.com, and I'll read and reply to your comments.

Keywords: fake positivity, constructive, taking ownership, acknowledge, solutions, leaders, balance

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The Authentic Leader

Unconventional, Researched and Relentlessly Upbeat Leadership Podcast.

Welcome to 'The Authentic Leader', a podcast for driven and busy leaders.
Unconventional, research-based and relentlessly upbeat. Delivered to you every Friday.

We discuss leadership, influence, conflict resolution, and personal growth.
Hosted by a PhD with 20+ years in multinational companies.

Expect different angles and insights to support your leadership journey. Because leadership isn't just about leading others; it's about leading yourself first to inspire others.

With short topic discussions (10 minutes) and 50-minute expert interviews, you can get bite-sized, actionable leadership insights that fit your schedule.

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Laurence Methot

Hi! I'm Laurence.
You know when people get stuck in their careers (and lives) and don't have anyone to turn to? What I do is guide leaders from being stuck to stepping into their next stage in an effective and thoughtful way. Together, we rediscover your strengths so that you can show up with confidence and attract opportunities that align with your values.