What does it mean to be authentic at work?

Authenticity has resurfaced as a buzzword in the workplace. In the early 2000s, authentic leadership became popular in response to Bill George���s 2003 book called Authentic Leadership. Leaders found that being more genuine and transparent helped them build trust among their followers. This meant showing a new level of vulnerability, such as admitting mistakes or sharing their weaknesses. It also meant leading with values and having the courage to follow their own path instead of letting the exp...