In this powerful episode of Sustainable Success, we explore why high-performing leaders are no longer relying on rehearsed personas or scripted leadership styles—and what it means to show up with real clarity and presence.

Join us as we unpack the difference between performing leadership and being a leader. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re operating from a “synthetic self,” the hidden costs of overcompensating or people-pleasing, and how embracing authenticity creates deeper trust, stronger influence, and sustainable growth—both personally and professionally.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or rising team leader, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what leadership looks and feels like in today’s evolving workplace.

About Guest:

Dain Dunston

Dain Dunston is the author of Being Essential: Seven Questions for Living and Leading with Radical Self-Awareness. He is a trusted advisor to Fortune 100 leaders, visionary founders, and leadership teams for over forty years. He’s coached CEOs through reinvention, written speeches for the C-suite, and guided high-performing executives through the shift from performance to presence. His insights have been featured in Fast Company, Inc., and major media, and his upcoming book expands the conversation into intuitive leadership—helping leaders sense what wants to happen before it arrives.

Dain’s extraordinary book, Being Essential: Seven Questions for Living and Leading with Radical Self-Awareness

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About Christopher Salem

Christopher Salem, the dynamic host of the Sustainable Success Show, has been empowering business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations for nearly 8 years. Through thought-provoking weekly content, Christopher delivers actionable insights that inspire growth and sustainable success in today’s ever-evolving marketplace.

His show spotlights influential thought leaders, offering transformative strategies to overcome challenges, enhance performance, and achieve long-term goals. Christopher’s expertise, coupled with his dedication to fostering professional and personal development, has made him a trusted voice in the world of leadership and entrepreneurship.

Discover more about Christopher and the Sustainable Success Show at www.christophersalem.com and www.sustainablesuccess.net.

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