Authenticity In Business
vs. hypocrisy
Acting with consistency and transparency
according to my core values
To practice Authenticity, I will: 
- take responsibility for my own actions
- always mean what I say
- respect others’ opinions
- avoid taking advantage of other people
- be my truest self
“Balancing Authenticity”
How much of yourself do you bring to work? I always struggled with how much faith to bring to work. My spirituality governs my daily life, so it was impossible not to bring it. Still, I decided I needed to be sensitive to working with people with different or no spirituality. I chose a single religious item to display in my office. When I spoke about church-related activities, I was careful to avoid preaching and politics. I offered to pray for people if they shared a concern with me. Sometimes I felt like I was holding back, leaving me feeling insincere. When I realized that I needed to balance Authenticity with Acceptance, Cooperation, and Humility, I felt much more comfortable with my decision. I hope that how I conducted my professional life aligned with the faith-filled personality I chose to share.
How do you bring yourself to work?
Interview for Authenticity with this question:
Tell [us/me] about a time when you made a mistake and what you did to fix the situation.
Download The Ultimate Guide to Hiring for Character with questions for all 36 qualities.
Featured Book on Authenticity
Authentic Leadership:
Navigating Success One Chapter at a Time
Angelita Howard
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