Do You Stand Out Enough to Be a Leader?

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i started thinking more about this other inflection point that canvas touched on, which is, you're starting to worry less about fitting in. Do not underestimate the value of that gift. So i remember when some one first said to me something about my executive presence, and i just started laughing. I thought that was such a weird idea. And then i kind of understood what she was talking about. You've sort of been elevated recently. Did you find that you got a really nsi nas really otoi don't know why i ma promotion, i made a terrible face when he was like, you've been elevated. He and that's something that, at least in his experience,

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.