The case against 'just being yourself'

Jeff Bezos once said "Your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room." Think about it - your LinkedIn profile and activity paint a picture of your professional identity that is available 24/7. You must have sufficient information for us to get an impression, but you also have to manage what comes out. You can NOT list, post, share or comment EVERYTHING that comes to mind. I learned this years ago the hard way! While networking with (and being evaluated by) prominent DC figures to be a White House Fellow, I ran into some that had never interacted with the military. They got me speaking about "war stories" and eventually I caught myself telling a story about peeing off the side of a Humvee in Bosnia because of all the land-mines. In the Met...during a black-tie dinner...I did not get selected. Would I have rocked that program? No doubt. Did I belong there after sharing that story? Absolutely not. Acting authentic beats being authentic. I needed to paint a picture of the Mike Quinn that would have excelled in the program, not the 21-year old kid that was in Bosnia. Not sure if you are doing it right? Ask someone for their thoughts. What they get is more important than what you think you are putting out. #Authenticity #DailyRundown #LinkedInTopVoices

Great article - authentic leadership !

Leading authentically requires being true to your self and your values. Leading effectively requires being aware and tuning into how that self shows up and impacts those around you. And adapting....What do you think? #emotionalintelligence #leadership #growthmindset

Similar to telling a joke, you need to know your audience when choosing which aspects of info to share. Very interesting piece by Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. https://lnkd.in/eFXT8YV

There is a large difference between learning how to present your true self in a socially accept way and not bringing your true self to work. There's a difference between being told "say that in a different way" and "don't say that".

Ohhh this is a tough one... comes down to what you want to get out of your work culture. Most people find authenticity overwhelming and a turn off, hence the “fake” people get ahead faster.

Emotionally intelligent leaders do not hire “yes men” – they create diverse teams who challenge processes and create new innovations. Authentic leaders know that they do not have all the answers. But with the right team, those answers (and organizational success) will be found.

I enjoyed reading the following article, however the below stood out: "In fact, large-scale scientific studies show that people who are more likely to enjoy higher levels of psychological well-being, interpersonal effectiveness, and career success (including being effective leaders) are actually strong impression managers". I don't really see why authenticity and impression management should be in conflict? I believe that you could be authentic and be emotionally intelligent enough, in order to react/behave appropriately in certain settings. #psychology #socialpsychology #inspiration https://lnkd.in/dpzXgF8