Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Author, professor and founder. Deeply curious about leadership. For the better part of the past decade, authenticity has been one ...

The authenticity paradox in the workplace revolves around the tension between being genuine and maintaining professionalism. Finding a balance where you can be your true self without overstepping ...

Authentic leaders are not afraid to talk about their failures. They are willing to share their mistakes and shortcomings. Warren Buffet said his biggest mistake was buying Berkshire Hathaway: “a ...

It's important to foster safety when requesting authenticity in the workplace. To avoid confusion on expectations around authenticity, please make sure written and verbal agreement around the ...

Authentic leadership is valued, but when market dynamics require change, inflexibility in the name of being “true to yourself” can lead to failure. Effective authenticity combines personal values with ...

Authenticity is one of the most common buzzwords taken from psychology. I hear people using it every day in the media and in conversation. But it is also one of the most misunderstood terms. A lot of ...

Just be yourself. It’s some of the most common advice we’re given. And it’s certainly well-intentioned, usually offered to help us feel more at ease in our own skin. In fact, there is so much emphasis ...