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Should You Be Your Authentic Self at Work?

By Patricia Thompson — 2018

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.

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