Leadership and Self-Deception: Stories We Tell Ourselves
Our biggest obstacle in leadership isn’t external—it’s internal.
We deceive ourselves with stories like:
“They don’t care.”
“I’m right, they’re wrong.”
“It’s not my fault.”
These narratives blind us to reality and quietly damage relationships.
How Self-Deception Shows Up
When leaders see others as obstacles instead of people, they fall into a box of assumptions. This mindset fuels defensiveness, conflict, and disconnection.
Breaking the Cycle
Leadership and Self-Deception teaches leaders how to:
Step outside the box of distorted thinking
See people as people, not problems
Build trust, respect, and authentic relationships
The Key: Awareness
Once leaders recognise their own self-deception, they gain the power to break the cycle. Awareness leads to authentic leadership—driving stronger relationships, healthier cultures, and better results.
True leadership begins with seeing clearly. When we drop the stories we tell ourselves, we unlock our ability to lead with authenticity, humility, and impact.
