As a business leader, having an abundance mindset is the key ingredient to achieving success. The challenge for most of us can be identifying how we foster that kind of thinking in our daily lives and workplace cultures. An integral part of this task involves understanding what it means to lead with authenticity. Authenticity creates an environment conducive to growth, fosters respect from team members, and helps avoid a scarcity mentality; all critical steps toward unlocking limitless potential within your organization. This month let’s explore more deeply why authentic leadership matters when it comes to building a culture of abundance in your own plumbing and mechanical businesses - and far beyond!

Authenticity as a leader is not just about being honest with others, it actually begins with being completely honest with yourself. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses, being honest in the face of difficult decisions, and operating from trust instead of fear are all the hallmarks of an authenticity-based leadership style. Having faith and belief in both yourself and your organization can go a long way towards creating an abundance mindset within yourself and those you lead, not to mention potential hires. This type of successful leadership that promotes trust over fear is something we need to emphasize more within our organizations.