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A fresh perspective on The Authenticity Paradox

Chantal BreytenbachAuthenticity / Future Self / LEAP / Purpose / Real SelfLeave a comment

In a thought-provoking Harvard Business Review article, The Authenticity Paradox, Herminia Ibarra argues that having a too simplistic understanding of what authenticity means, can severely hinder your growth and your ability to make an impact as a leader. Yet, ironically, we believe she steps into the same trap of viewing authenticity too narrowly. In our latest blog post, Chantal explains why we think so, and how we, on The LEAP Journey, view and approach authenticity. […]

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How searching for myself helped me to be

Hannelize JacobsFuture Self / Meaning / Mindset / Purpose / Real Self / Self-Discovery / Self-InnovationLeave a comment

I was nearly fifty when I stepped out of my comfort zone for the first time. I had battled with internal questioning and second-guessing of my chosen career path for a while, but had never acted on it, because I was actually doing reasonably well. But there was this nagging feeling that perhaps I wasn’t being honest with myself. “What could I have achieved and offered this world, if I had stepped out of my comfort zone sooner?” is a question I have since asked myself many times. […]

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