There is a lot of talk about authenticity these days, but do we really stop to reflect on what it means? Often, it is understood superficially as "being yourself." But if we have been shaped by our ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the psychology of leadership, tech and entrepreneurship. It is hard to escape the authenticity cult. Corporate ...

It sounds great in theory—authenticity is touted as the magical cure for workplace conflict, anxiety, impostor syndrome, and awkward first dates. We’re told that if we can just be our “authentic ...

It's easy to throw around the word "authenticity" in leadership circles. Yet, like many buzzwords, it's lost much of its meaning. Authenticity isn't a license to overshare or a directive to reveal ...

Authenticity creates deeper connections with customers, making them feel seen, heard and valued — which is what they really want. Experiences matter more to customers than the features of your product ...

Authentic and vulnerable are two words I am hearing often when I ask people what they like about the person they report to and the people in the top leadership roles. My experience is that these words ...