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Confidence and Leadership
Articles on Confidence and Leadership


How Does Confidence Make a Difference in the Workplace?
The AI Series 3 of 3: The response from Open AI's ChatGPT 4.5 Confidence makes a measurable difference in the workplace because it shapes how people show up, how decisions are made, and how organizations perform . When confidence is present, capability is activated. When it erodes, even highly capable people and teams underperform. Here’s how confidence makes that difference—at the individual, team, and organizational level: 1. Confidence activates performance Confidence is t

Idara Ogunsaju
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Leadership Insecurity: A Hidden Threat to Confidence and Organizational Performance
Idara Inwek Ogunsaju, MHA Executive Summary Confident, secure leadership is a key driver of organizational performance and resilience. Leaders who are both prepared and secure empower teams, foster innovation, and strengthen future pipelines. Conversely, unaddressed insecurity in leadership can create friction, slow decision-making, increase turnover, and limit growth. The costs are both cultural and financial. Replacing a single employee can cost 90–200% of their annual sala

Idara Ogunsaju
Sep 16, 20254 min read


Unlocking Confidence: From Confidence Erosion to Organizational Advantage
Idara Inwek Ogunsaju, MHA Executive Summary The systematic erosion of confidence among capable women professionals is a costly but...

Idara Ogunsaju
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Leading Through An Evolving Crisis: Applying Leadership Lessons from Covid-19
The Antorge Group, LLC June 22, 2025 Idara Inwek Ogunsaju, MHA The Context In a recent conversation, I was asked about my experience...

Idara Ogunsaju
Jun 21, 20254 min read


Introduction: The Leadership Challenge of RTO
Idara Inwek Ogunsaju, MHA The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the pace of remote work well ahead of the initial schedule. As as the impact...

Idara Ogunsaju
Feb 17, 20252 min read


Leading the Way: How San Diego’s Top Companies Are Advancing Women in Leadership
Written by: Ashley Vergara Contributor: Marissa Camarillo Introduction In the Antorge Group’s search to highlight and celebrate companies making strides in leadership and gender equity, this article explores organizations that are setting examples in their respective industries. Women make up nearly half of the global workforce, it's startling to see how few have risen to the highest levels of leadership. This article is part of a mini-series aimed at showcasing the efforts
Ashley Vergara
Aug 28, 20246 min read


Breaking Barriers: Companies Championing Gender Equity in C-Suite Roles
Written by: Marissa Camarillo . Contributor: Ashley Vergara; Edited by: Idara Ogunsaju Introduction In today's rapidly evolving...
Marissa Camarillo
Aug 27, 20249 min read


Why Confidence Matters
Idara Ogunsaju, The Antorge Group, LLC July 23, 2023 I have the distinct honor of being invited to be a part of a back-to-school program...

Idara Ogunsaju
Jul 22, 20233 min read
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