{"id":408,"date":"2025-01-21T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humansofauthenticity.com\/?p=408"},"modified":"2025-01-20T22:30:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T03:30:25","slug":"10-ego-alter-ego-with-cheretta-clerkley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/humansofauthenticity.com\/?p=408","title":{"rendered":"10. Ego &amp; Alter Ego with Cheretta Clerkley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10. Ego &amp; Alter Ego with Cheretta Clerkley | Humans of Authenticity - the CEO Special Edition\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XotnFdmvfRw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 9. 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This powerful discussion on ego and alter ego explores leadership, resilience, and creating inclusive cultures within associations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three key lessons I&#8217;ve taken from this interview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Ego and alter ego can propel growth <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheretta reflects on how her alter ego has been a tool for courage, pushing her to speak up and make difficult decisions even when fear sets in. This inner dialogue allows her to balance vulnerability with assertiveness, an essential quality in leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Leading through change requires patience and vision <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her current role, Cheretta emphasizes the importance of creating a narrative for change, balancing data-driven decisions with emotional understanding. She models inclusivity by leaving space for dissent while pushing forward with necessary organizational evolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. The glass cliff is a real challenge for leaders <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheretta candidly discusses the experience of stepping into leadership roles without sufficient resources or support\u2014often referred to as the \u201cglass cliff.\u201d Her resilience in these situations exemplifies the importance of advocating for structural change. Cheretta\u2019s journey illustrates the power of self-awareness, adaptability, and courage in driving impactful change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into this week&#8217;s interview on Humans of Authenticity with Cheretta Clerkley, Executive Director of the Association for Positive Behavior Support. This powerful discussion on ego and alter ego explores leadership, resilience, and creating inclusive cultures within associations. Here are three key lessons I&#8217;ve taken from this interview. 1. 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