Introduction   “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a fallacy if you are an aspiring individual in modern society. In today’s world, many of us juggle two identities: the projected, constructed, and idealised online persona and the reality of who we are as we balance work and life. While much attention is given to the former, with individuals presenting embellished self-images to satisfy their desire for recognition, what about the latter? This discrepancy explains the exponential growth of social media platforms and the widespread use of digital gadgets, software and filters. But how do we reconcile these two identities?   Undoubtedly, societal expectations suggest that leaders should possess distinct and recognisable physical aesthetics and emotional strength in real life that match their...