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The Imperfect CEO: Leading with Authenticity and Humility | Jim Brown | Episode 211

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In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jim Brown, founder of OrgHealth, bestselling author, and leader of the Imperfect Leadership Movement, for a powerful conversation on leadership, parenting, and building organizations where people and performance thrive.

With more than 30 years of experience advising CEOs, executive teams, and boards, Jim has seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to leadership. His approach challenges the traditional idea of the “perfect leader” and instead encourages leaders to embrace imperfection, lead with humility, and take ownership with courage.

In this conversation, Jim shares how parenting has deeply influenced his leadership style, why psychological safety is essential for both families and organizations, and how authenticity builds stronger relationships at every level. He and Young explore the connection between leading at home and leading at work, and why being open about emotions and imperfections can actually strengthen trust.

Jim also dives into his upcoming book, The Imperfect CEO, and his broader mission to help leaders move away from perfectionism and toward more honest, human leadership.

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.

Takeaways

  1. Great leadership starts with embracing imperfection
  2. Authenticity and humility build stronger teams and cultures
  3. Psychological safety is critical in both business and family life
  4. Parenting shapes how we lead and communicate
  5. Trust is built through openness, not perfection
  6. Healthy organizations prioritize both people and performance

🔗 CONNECT WITH JIM BROWN

🌐 Website: www.orghealthteam.com

📘 Book: https://imperfectceobook.com/

👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorjimbrown/

🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN

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