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    Authenticity Is a Double-Edged Sword

    Authenticity Is a Double-Edged Sword

    FromWorkLife with Adam Grant

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    Authenticity Is a Double-Edged Sword

    FromWorkLife with Adam Grant

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    Length:
    38 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 7, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    "Just be yourself." That's popular work advice these days, with more and more companies encouraging people to “be authentic” and bring their whole selves to work. But when we get real at the wrong time or in the wrong way, it can backfire. What does effective authenticity look like, and how can we learn to strike the right balance?
    Released:
    Apr 7, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again.