An authentic leader possesses self-awareness This is the first step to authentic leadership. You have to know who you are and what is important to you to be true to yourself. This may sound easy, but ...

From the beginning, this blog has aimed at showing the benefits of understanding self-esteem as a relationship between competence and worthiness. One “feels good by doing good,” as I like to say (Mruk ...

I struggled to be what people call ‘authentic’ for a long time because I didn’t know who I was, nor did I often trust who I was. I was in my head, second-guessing my decisions and behaviors. This came ...

Being your authentic self — being true to who you really are — is often cited as one of the most important aspects of living a well-balanced life. But the desire to fit in with the group or to avoid ...

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023 is one that’s seen an uptick in searches this year. The reason? In today’s digital world, it’s harder than ever to tell what’s real. Which word did they ...

Pinch me, please. Is this me? A few years ago I thought people who get married and have children are crazy. I didn’t believe in marriage or real love. I was quite messed up and had no idea how bad it ...

“New year, new me” is a common trope around this time of year. A new year is a fresh start; an opportunity for reinvention. And for leaders, there’s no shortage of advice on what to “be” to drive ...

Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being: Part V – The Sources of Self-Esteem As discussed earlier, authentic self-esteem is the result of a balanced relationship between two factors, namely, competence ...

In a professional setting, being your most authentic self can help you forge open and honest working relationships, as demonstrating authenticity and transparency helps one come across as genuine and ...