Authentic Leadership Revisited: What Drives Real Impact?

As organizations navigate increasing complexity, the call for authentic, purpose-driven leadership has never been stronger.

This session explores how leaders can bridge the gap between values and strategy — fostering trust, engagement, and meaningful impact in their teams and organizations.

The discussion draws on research and lived experiences to examine how authenticity enhances strategic decision-making and organizational performance.

This is the full audio from a live-streamed video session available to watch for World Economic Forum partners and digital members who can watch it here: https://toplink.weforum.org/sessions/a0WTG000001rJWz2AM/authentic-leadership-revisited-what-drives-real-impact

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Speakers:

Rashimah Binte Rajah, Assistant Professor, University of Twente

Michael Riedl, Chief Executive Officer, Team Internet

Mershad Javan, President of EMEA, GoDigital Media Group

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