Page 66 - Leadership Secrets of Hillary Clinton

AUTHENTICITY

Hillary shared in her book Living History that she would talk
to people more informally and answer their questions about
her marriage, why she moved to New York, health care, child
care, and whatever else was on their minds.
What people began to recognize and appreciate was
Hillary’s natural warmth and true concern for others. Her
strong drive and ambition were still evident, yet the
endearing aspects that were being talked about were more
on a personal level, such as her unselfish ability to praise
others and remember meaningful details about their lives.
When people began to see Hillary as the whole person
that she was, they responded positively to her because
people generally like and support someone who feels
comfortable in her own skin and is confident enough to
show her more personal or “human” side. This positive
response enabled Hillary to become even more confident
in and accepting of her true self, which she began to
reveal more as time went on. She then headed into the
presidential campaign, where she won nearly 18 million
fans and earned a place in history for receiving more votes
for a nominee in a major political campaign than any
other woman in history.

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Hillary has found success by showing her authenticity as a
leader. So, why can’t we understand the power that authen-

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