“Just be your authentic self” is terrible career advice. I know authenticity is one of those words we’re all supposed to love. Bring your whole self to work! Be real! Show up exactly as you are! But work is not your bedroom. Professionalism means understanding that there are standards for how you behave, communicate and show up, regardless of how you happen to feel that day. You can authentically be tired, irritated, bored, impatient, unfiltered or simply not in the mood. That doesn’t mean everyone around you needs to experience that version of you. You can’t say, “Today I’m only feeling 70%, so I’m bringing 70% of myself to work. Please pay me accordingly.” 😂 The more useful thing to focus on is: know who you are, know what you stand for, and then develop the self-awareness and emotional regulation to choose how you show up. Authenticity is knowing who you are but professionalism is knowing which version of you the moment requires. #careeradvice #mindset #communication
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