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Topic
Authenticity in the Workplace

Synopsis
Human beings have enormous natural resources of wisdom, ingenuity, energy, and goodwill. However, these qualities are often obstructed in the workplace by inner confusion and conflict, interpersonal tensions, stressful environments, and organizational bureaucracy.

In order to bring forth these inner resources of spirit and wisdom, people must feel safe to express what they truly think, feel, and want. Too often, workplace cultures discourage authentic self-expression, fostering instead a climate of intimidation and fear. In such an environment, people will not speak up, they will not engage, they will not truly participate.

This talks focuses on the importance of authentic self-expression in the workplace: what it is, why we are afraid of it, and how to bring it forth.

Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and HR staff charged with creating individual and team high performance.

design: ELMD