Name: Authenticity is a double-edged sword
Uploaded: 2020-04-06T23:52:16Z
Duration: 38 min 14 s
Description: "Just be yourself." That's popular work advice these days, with more and more companies encouraging people to "be authentic" and bring their whole selves to work. But when we get real at the wrong time or in the wrong way, it can backfire. What does effective authenticity look like, and how can we learn to strike the right balance? (Audio only)

"Just be yourself." That's popular work advice these days, with more and more companies encouraging people to "be authentic" and bring their whole selves to work. But when we get real at the wrong time or in the wrong way, it can backfire. What does effective authenticity look like, and how can we learn to strike the right balance? (Audio only)

WorkLife with Adam Grant: Authenticity is a double-edged sword

Authenticity is a double-edged sword

Authenticity without empathy is an act of selfishness. True authenticity considers the impact of one's actions on others.

Vulnerability in leadership can foster relatability if backed by demonstrated competence, enhancing trust and connection.

Authentic self-expression at work, when unfiltered, might undermine professional credibility, impacting career progression.