Secure leaders don't identify excessively with their professional role. They don't link their sense of self-worth with success at work. They realise that their work is not who they are. They have a greater sense of self-acceptance and self-love. Instead of routinely judging themselves, they choose to be kinder to themselves. Further, they are clear about their life purpose and stick to pursuing intrinsic goals - which are an authentic expression of who they are. This further validates and affirms their emotional self.