This is the final installment in my three-part series on being authentic in the workplace. In part one I argued that it was worth speaking up in meetings as I believe there are bigger regrets from having not said something than from saying something wrong. In other words, its a good thing if colleagues see the real you and what you can contribute. In part two I argued that you should be careful at work events and take responsibility for how you act in front of colleagues. I feel that the definition of work event should be stretched to cover most interactions with colleagues in and out of working hours. Exceptions can be made for friendships, but if you don’t normally hang out with someone outside of work, assume it is a work event and behave accordingly. This final part is on how we can be our authentic selves at work and what limits may apply.
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This is the final installment in my three-part series on being authentic in the workplace. In part one I argued that it was worth speaking up in meetings as I believe there are bigger regrets from having not said something than from saying something wrong. In other words, its a good thing if colleagues see the real you and what you can contribute. In part two I argued that you should be careful at work events and take responsibility for how you act in front of colleagues. I feel that the definition of work event should be stretched to cover most interactions with colleagues in and out of working hours. Exceptions can be made for friendships, but if you don’t normally hang out with someone outside of work, assume it is a work event and behave accordingly. This final part is on how we can be our authentic selves at work and what limits may apply.