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Authenticity Is a Double-Edged Sword

WorkLife with Adam Grant

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Carmon, You're Just Going to Have to Censor Yourself

When other people dictate the terms of your authenticity, that's the definition of inauthentic. The pressure to conform can be even stronger for members of non dominant groups. If someone is pushing you to fit their idea of your authentic self, especially if it's based on stereotypes, something has gone very wrong.

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