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.