Many leaders sound inauthentic, robotic or fake.

It’s true: As a leader, it’s hard to sound authentic – to be real, relatable, and trusted. Some messages may come across as too corporate, others as too casual.

The result is the same: there’s a gap between what you want to say and what your people hear.

To close that gap, I’m joined by David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group, one of the biggest names in global publishing, with more than 220 million books sold annually.

He’s raw, real, and incredibly believable – and he shows us what authentic leadership communication sounds like at scale.

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00:00 Introduction & Authentic Leadership

00:32 Open Office & Company Culture

01:39 Industry Changes & Inclusivity

02:27 Feedback & Growth Mindset

07:54 Diversity & Changing the Story

10:27 Business Growth & Pillars of Success

12:14 Understanding Consumers

14:50 Building Trust & Communication Channels

19:23 Transparency vs. Confidentiality

22:34 The Future of Publishing

26:03 Advice for Aspiring Authors

28:49 Leadership, Communication, and Final Advice

38:35 Closing Remarks