Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Author, professor and founder. Deeply curious about leadership. For the better part of the past decade, authenticity has been one ...

Authenticity is about doing the harder work of staying aligned, especially when there’s pressure to perform, to please, or to ...

Authentic leaders are not afraid to talk about their failures. They are willing to share their mistakes and shortcomings. Warren Buffet said his biggest mistake was buying Berkshire Hathaway: “a ...

Authentic leadership is valued, but when market dynamics require change, inflexibility in the name of being “true to yourself” can lead to failure. Effective authenticity combines personal values with ...

What does it mean to be an authentic leader? The answer to this question couldn't be more relevant right now. Unfortunately, "authenticity" has become a buzzword. So when you ask that question (or ...

Just be yourself. It’s some of the most common advice we’re given. And it’s certainly well-intentioned, usually offered to help us feel more at ease in our own skin. In fact, there is so much emphasis ...

Authenticity is one of the most common buzzwords taken from psychology. I hear people using it every day in the media and in conversation. But it is also one of the most misunderstood terms. A lot of ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Authenticity is one of the most valued ...