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What it means to be authentic in the workplace.

What it means to be authentic in the workplace.

 

Most of us were “raised” in the workplace to be “professional”. We were taught that being a professional meant putting our personality and beliefs aside. In fact, many times “faking it” is what it took to get ahead. But is that the best approach? And is it possible to be authentic at work?

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Business Strategist, Investing in Africa, Tech Evangelist.

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt that your true self wasn’t acknowledged?

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