Traditional leadership frameworks have taught us to look the part - to be polished, composed, and in control,  but not to lead with clarity, accountability, or care.
 
This powerful resource unpacks the 5 hidden distortions that shape how leadership is practiced in most organizations today. These distortions often masquerade as professionalism, alignment, or high standards but in reality, they suppress truth, reward manipulation, and sustain harmful power dynamics.
 
Inside, you’ll discover:
The 5 core distortions that silently undermine teams and leaders
How each distortion shows up covertly, especially in high-performing, image-conscious workplaces
What these patterns are designed to protect and what they cost in trust, equity, and clarity
The alternatives that move leadership from control to integrity, from performance to presence
Reflection questions and leadership prompts to start shifting your own practices now
 
Whether you’re a leader seeking to unlearn toxic norms, an HR partner ready to push culture forward, or a coach looking for tools to name what’s been hard to articulate, this guide gives you language, insight, and a starting point for change.
 
Perfect For:
Values-driven leaders who want to lead with truth, not just polish
Organizational changemakers tired of “performative leadership”
Coaches and facilitators supporting clients through professional disillusionment
Anyone ready to understand why "doing all the right things" still doesn't feel right