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Erin Smith, founder of Workplace Woke, spent years hiding her faith and femininity at work to fit in. She argues that authentic leadership means bringing your whole self to your job, not performing a corporate version of yourself.

Erin Smith, founder of Workplace Woke, spent years hiding her faith and femininity at work to fit in. She argues that authentic leadership means bringing your whole self to your job, not performing a corporate version of yourself.
For years, I hid parts of myself to succeed in corporate spaces, especially my faith and femininity. It was often implied that professionalism meant being polished but silent about what mattered most. That wasn't cutting it for me. Leadership without authenticity isn't leadership, it's performance. I'm Erin Smith, founder of Workplace Woke. Let's build cultures where you don't have to choose between your success and your soul.

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