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The TalentGrow Blog features posts to help you develop yourself, your team, and your leadership strength. Topics range from communication skills, networking, employee development and engagement, to coaching and self-improvement.

July 05, 2016

'Be yourself' or 'Fake it till you make it'? How to straddle the leadership advice debate

July 05, 2016/ Halelly Azulay

Leadership development advice can be confusing and full of paradoxes. It’s really not very easy to be a good leader. In this blog post, Halelly shares a personal story and an epiphany she had during a team building experience that helped her know what NOT to do as a leader, and describes a recent debate among leadership gurus Adam Grant and Brené Brown about whether 'Be Yourself' is good advice. Chime in and share where you stand on this matter!

April 07, 2015

Is there such a thing as too much authenticity?

April 07, 2015/ Halelly Azulay

What does authenticity mean to you?

To me, it means being real, being the opposite of fake or pretentious.

It means being honest and open. It means being willing to be vulnerable and imperfect.

These are values that align with mine, which is why the construct of authenticity appeals to me. But a recent HBR article has brought new questions to mind that are shaking this idea up. Let's delve deeper and see what you think - is there maybe such a thing as too much authenticity?

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