By Carolyn Steber — 2016
Focusing on yourself can feel weird at first, but stick to your guns. Snatch up that free time, figure out your goals, and then head off in the right direction with your own priorities in mind
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If you want to make a greater contribution by sharing all of your unique gifts, then commit to being more appropriately authentic on the job. You’ll likely feel much more engaged in your work, and you’ll increase the odds that you’ll fulfill your professional potential.
By showing up and consistently performing, your results speak for themselves.