Is Pursuing Authenticity a Trap?

The ruling sentiment is to “be your authentic self” at work — but is it that simple? As a leader, how much of yourself should you bring? Can pursuing authenticity actually be a trap for women and those of marginalized identities? Lindsay and Carolyn talk with researchers Frances Frei (Professor of Harvard Business School) and Anne Morriss, co-authors of Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You, to share how executives can create a culture of acceptance from the top. Plus, legendary business badass Cindy Gallop joins for an unfiltered conversation on what authentic leadership really looks like.

Episode 1 of the The New Rules of Business podcast, hosted by Chief, titled "Is Pursuing Authenticity a Trap?" was published on November 5, 2021 and runs 35 minutes.

November 5, 2021 ·35m · The New Rules of Business

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The ruling sentiment is to “be your authentic self” at work — but is it that simple? As a leader, how much of yourself should you bring? Can pursuing authenticity actually be a trap for women and those of marginalized identities? Lindsay and Carolyn talk with researchers Frances Frei (Professor of Harvard Business School) and Anne Morriss, co-authors of Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You, to share how executives can create a culture of acceptance from the top. Plus, legendary business badass Cindy Gallop joins for an unfiltered conversation on what authentic leadership really looks like. Find us on LinkedIn and if you’re interested in joining the Chief network, apply to be a member at Chief.com.  You can find Frances & Anne on LinkedIn and Twitter, theleadersguide.com, and every Tuesday and Friday on Clubhouse.  Find Cindy on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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