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What does it mean?
Honesty and authenticity should be the standard.
In plain terms
Present yourself truthfully without hiding your nature.
What can you take from it?
Be honest with yourself and others.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • leadership
  • branding

Putting it to work

  • practice honesty
  • be transparent
  • own your flaws

Questions to consider

  • How honest are you?
  • Why is authenticity important?

Another view

Radical honesty can sometimes hurt relationships.

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