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LinkedIn is rotting our leaders, says Alan Joyce’s former speechwriter

LinkedIn is rotting our leaders, says Alan Joyce’s former speechwriter

Lucinda Holdforth reckons executives should focus on delivering results and ditch the bubble talk about authenticity and vulnerability.

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Vulnerability, empathy, authenticity. These are the values on which we are building the leaders of the future. You might reckon they sound pretty good. But hold that thought. Lucinda Holdforth is here to tell you why, actually, they’re terrible.

In a lengthy career, the Sydney-based author and speechwriter has formed the words that articulate the visions of CEOs, entrepreneurs, bureaucrats and political leaders. She made headlines in 2015 when her book about her seven years writing speeches for Alan Joyce led to Qantas suing, arguing the manuscript contained confidential information.

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Myriam RobinRear Window editorMyriam Robin is Rear Window editor based in the Melbourne newsroom. A Rear Window columnist since 2017, she previously reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com

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