How Can You Be More Authentic and Excel in the Workplace?

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I do not have much of a southern accent, unless i'm angry or if i'm really tired. My parents raised us to not have a southern accent because they ized that that might be inhibiting to our academic as well as career success. So for some people who are speaking, they have that lilt at the end. Most of the time it's unconscious, which is why i would say it might not be as connected to their authenticity. They're not even aware that they're doing that. It's a bad habit, as opposed to a critical component of their authentic identity. I was willing to give that up. I'm not willing to relax my hair though. That's

As leaders, we know we’re supposed to be authentic, but for women, that can be tricky. For one thing, it can be hard to even know what our “true selves” want with all the demands competing for our attention. For another, there are different expectations about how women should look, and behave. In this episode, we talk with an expert on authenticity, as well as a woman trying everyday to bring her best self to work and help others do the same. Guests: Tina Opie and Candice Morgan. Our theme music is Matt Hill’s “City in Motion,” provided by Audio Network. For links to the articles mentioned in this episode, as well as other information about the show, visit hbr.org/podcasts/women-at-work.