Authenticity vs. Conformity with Jamie Smart

Being authentic isn't just doing what occurs to you at the moment; it is knowing who you are and following your truth to the best of your ability. In this episode, we speak to Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker & coach Jamie Smart. We talked about the pressure to conform, the dangers of losing authenticity as leaders, and what we can do about it, so we do not lose ourselves and do it in a way that doesn't alienate others. Bringing authenticity to work is powerful;  If everyone in your team wakes up to who they truly are, you are more likely to have a more connected, motivated, and productive team. There is also a reasonable chance that someone might quit. - When people wake up to who they are, they may understand that this place is not for them. We discuss and share examples: People always do what makes sense based on their current understanding of the world. Authenticity is at the heart of influence and communication. You will hear how authentic expression can shape policies in organisations. The big question we have as individuals is, "what do I want." The significant part of finding this out is uncovering our authentic selves and connecting with our wisdom and sense of direction. In what instances can social conditioning be helpful, and how that same thing can stand in our way? Jamie uses examples of the beliefs that are useful until they are not. Why do many women in leadership roles believe they can't be themselves in the workplace? Connect with Jamie here https://www.jamiesmart.com/