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Authenticity is a double-edged sword

WorkLife with Adam Grant · TED

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About

"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)

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Institution
TED
Department
WorkLife with Adam Grant
Speaker
WorkLife with Adam Grant
Year
2020
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Source
TED
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