Naked at Work

A Leader's Guide to Fearless Authenticity

By: Danessa Knaupp

Narrated by: Danessa Knaupp

Think about what kind of leader you could be if you knew, with absolute certainty, that you were the best person for the job.

Now, think about all the reasons you can’t be that leader. The stories you carry, your failures, the realities of your organization - everything that’s in your way.

The truth? You can be the strong, inspirational leader you imagine by leading authentically. But you have to peel back the facade and get naked.

Many books tout the benefits of authenticity, but none explain how to lead authentically or detail the rewards and risks of that choice. Naked at Work does both, making the case for authentic leadership and detailing the proven, step-by-step process used in elite executive coaching.

This book will embolden you to own your unique story and use that real, imperfect experience to drive your personal and team performance. Using real examples from executives in large companies, the latest leadership theory and data, and her own track record of spectacular failures, Danessa Knaupp shows leaders how to get brave, get naked, and be the leaders they’ve always imagined.

©2020 Danessa Knaupp (P)2020 Danessa Knaupp

Impactful book with useful tools and valuable perspective.

This book is exactly what I needed. I plan to read it again and share it with mentees. It was honest. It encouraged authenticity without romanticizing it. It offered tools for assessing oneself. Overall, it was exactly what I was looking for.

A must-read for any leader.

For anyone who has struggled to lead in-person in a way that aligns with how they had drawn it up, this is the book. Bonus points for the strong self-narration.