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When women start their careers or take their first leadership role, their impulse is often to assimilate. In the process, many end up abandoning or concealing their authentic self, and that’s a shame because when you leave behind your authentic self, you leave behind many of the unique talents that go with it.
Indeed, successful leadership demands the expression of your authentic self. In almost any field you can think of, it’s the leaders who are “real” who get attention and respect.
Honesty, openness, and transparency are integral to authenticity. This means taking actions that have a positive
