Finding Your Authenticity by Embracing Your TOO

Have you ever been told that you're TOO forgiving, too confident, too quiet, too flashy, too [fill in the blank]? I can't even count how many times I have been told that I'm TOO nice. Recently, I was tagged in an Instagram post from Vital Voice Training that said to Embrace Your TOO because it can be one of your greatest sources of strength. I love this message and whole-heartedly agree—it was part of the inspiration for my book.

Finding your authenticity and being genuine is about being your true self at work, whether that's about niceness or another superpower. I know it's not always easy, especially when faced with a workplace culture that penalizes you if you don't fit a company's mold. If that's the case, flex your authenticity muscles little by little and you just may empower others around you to do the same.

To learn more about leading with kindness and strength, check out my course on LinkedIn Learning.