Authentic people stand out for who they are. It’s a joy to connect with them, be at work or in personal life. “Be authentic” is an advice oft given to leaders to help enhance their effectiveness.What exactly is authenticity? Is it something that can be only felt or experienced?Or are there elements of concreteness to … Continue reading What is authenticity
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The masks we wear
Few weeks back, I interviewed a candidate. I asked him to narrate a situation where he faced a major failure. He shared an experience, but in a way that only accentuated his strengths. His response reminded me of the interviewing skills training that I went through in my early career: “make sure your weaknesses also … Continue reading The masks we wear
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