Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership

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EMBRACING AUTHENTICITY

By definition, your authenticity is your competitive advantage. Nobody can be you the way that you can be you.

—Carla Harris, Vice Chair, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley

OFTEN OR ALWAYS? SHOWING UP AS GENUINE YOU

You may have heard authenticity is a necessary trait for leadership effectiveness. Current trends would say that without it, our growth and impact are significantly limited. On the surface, it might seem that a consensus exists about the meaning of authenticity; there is indeed widespread agreement that authenticity refers to that which is “real,” “genuine,” or “true.” Below the surface, however, there is much less agreement, so you might find yourself confused about what ...