What does it mean to be "authentic" at work? If you are looking to strike the right balance between authenticity & professionalism, this episode is for you.

Learn practical standards that you can apply -- & you can help those you lead & guide to apply -- to be both authentic & appropriate in the workplace. Understand the difference between having to keep something about yourself secret & constantly shining a spotlight on your identity & interests -- & why both are unacceptable distractions. Explore the type & degree of connection & community that you are expecting the workplace to provide & examine whether it is reasonable. Be able to distinguish between frankness & honesty. Understand why it is so important not to conflate self-expression with self-awareness.

Be the colleague, leader & mentor who recognizes that authenticity is about knowing what you most value -- & taking action to protect those values.

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