By Siobhan Taylor — 2020
No one has to be ashamed of any part of themselves; for each of us is much more than just our physical characteristics.
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Authenticity is what gives us freedom to be ourselves and be comfortable with who we are, and it's also what gives us access to connecting with other people in a meaningful and genuine way.
So here are the 11 signs of a truly authentic person.
Remember, in a world that is increasingly out of touch with true authenticity, the most impactful thing you can do is to simply own who you are.
Masks are dangerous; they don’t merely hide but transform who we are. We become who we impersonate.
To actually feel authentic, you might have to betray your true nature.
When we express ourselves, let’s not forget to think of others.
We are told: “To thine own self be true!” But what do we mean if we say that somebody is an authentic person, or a very genuine person?
We are born with a purpose to fulfill; our soul has a personality and a plan with our time here on earth. This is our authentic self—what the soul radiates and enjoys.
Being your authentic self can feel risky now in our screen-obsessed world. We’re just trying to fit in, be liked, and be accepted by other human beings.
Authenticity has become the gold standard for leadership. But as INSEAD professor Herminia Ibarra argues, a simplistic understanding of what authenticity means can limit leaders’ growth and impact.