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We just finished a brief series about Authenticity in Business, where I covered the ways that authenticity did and did not show up in some of the previous jobs that I have held. In this 6 minute wrap-up, I am giving you a handful of questions to refer back to when you are checking in with yourself. Take a quick breath of fresh air, and listen in to hear my key points of internal communication to help you recenter, and see how you relate to the environment around you.

Authenticity is a broad subject, which is often lacking in less-broad business environments. It leaves us torn between exhibiting the fullness of ourselves and the temptation to dim our authenticity in order to "fit". Listen in to this week's episode, the second in the "Authenticity in Business" series, to hear my two cents on maintaining your authenticity while creating an authentic space for your clients.

This is the first episode in the "Authenticity in Business" series. I'm walking you through my very first retail sales position, and sharing how I bridged the gap between authenticity and servant leadership in a setting that required adaptation in every moment.

You build up the courage to raise your voice for a moment. But when the opposition rolls in, it feels easier to take down your words, to erase their existence. What would happen if you got in touch with the authentic you, and were able to communicate clearly and from your core?

Your communication during crisis shouldn't look much different than communication apart from crisis. Consistency, rapid boundaries, and authenticity is key, because people want to know and see the real "you" in all forms of communication.