Authenticity, self-awareness and emotional intelligence are just some of the many behaviors people associate with business leaders. However, idealized expectations and challenging situations that ...

Years ago, when I stepped into the role of scholarship officer for my college sorority, I had no idea that this position would challenge my understanding of myself and become a pivotal moment in my ...

In a time when conformity often takes precedence, embracing our authentic selves can seem daunting. However, as Brene Brown articulates in "Braving the Wilderness" and Glennon Doyle emphasizes in ...

Our world is obsessed with authenticity. As I illustrate in my latest book, we want authentic brands, authentic leaders, authentic influencers, and authentic products. “Authenticity” is slapped on ...

Few self-help ideas are as prevalent and widely celebrated as the advice to “just be yourself.” Whether in job interviews, workplace interactions, or career choices, we are frequently encouraged to ...

Imagine Sarah has just been offered a big promotion: a chance to lead a new department and manage a team of 15 people, which could be a major step forward in her career. However, Sarah has never ...

Authenticity isn’t just a buzzword. Researchers have found that authentic people enjoy better psychological health and a greater sense of meaning in their lives. “There’s a really strong link between ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Many of us turn to self-help when we want to improve our ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Everyone wants to be authentic. You want to ...

“You can bring your authentic self to a Thanksgiving meal with your family if you’d like to,” said former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras. Especially as you grow tenure at an organization, it ...

Especially as you grow tenure at an organization, it feels much easier and comfortable to bring your authentic self to work. But former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras says that’s bad for business ...