Authenticity has become an excuse to be rude. The speaker argues that being genuine doesn't mean unleashing every unpleasant part of yourself on colleagues and clients. Real authenticity pairs honesty with respect, generosity, and helpfulness.
Authenticity is the word of the year in 2023. It's all about being genuine, about being real and true to oneself. I met some people who construe authenticity as a free pass for bad social behavior or in the context of work, being a terrible colleague or a horrible business owner. When we show up, we really shouldn't show up with the unpleasant part of ourselves. Let's interact with people in a respectful way and be known for being generous, for being helpful, for being resourceful, and being authentic in life and at work.
