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	<title> &#187; 2006 &#187; February &#187; 24</title>
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		<title>Management by being Authentic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This workin&#8217; girl has been traveling way too much lately, so much so I&#8217;ve not had time to do much writing.&#160; However, whilst sipping blazing hot, strong coffee this morning in the cafe I happened upon this article HERE, penned by Jory Des Jardins on her blog, Pause.&#160; 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This workin&#8217; girl has been traveling <em>way</em> too much lately, so much so I&#8217;ve not had time to do much writing.&nbsp; However, whilst sipping blazing hot, strong coffee this morning in the cafe I happened upon this article <a href="http://www.jorydesjardins.com/pause/2006/02/authenticity_ge.html">HERE</a>, penned by Jory Des Jardins on her blog, <a href="http://www.jorydesjardins.com/pause/">Pause</a>.&nbsp; </p>
<p>It&#8217;s well worth a read.&nbsp; I think the quote that sums it up best from her post is this:</p>
<blockquote><p>Competence has become a commodity.The only way to differentiate yourself in the business world today is to insist on <em>being yourself</em>. Ironically, it takes some of us years to come full circle back to the place we were, before we tried to be someone else.</p>
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<p>Interesting eh?&nbsp; I&#8217;ve noticed myself that as I come to grips more with who I am, with being transgendered, that I&#8217;m able to me more authentic.&nbsp; And, wonder of wonders, people respond to that positively (or are confused enough to just respond nicely, I&#8217; not sure now that I think of it!).&nbsp; &nbsp;It&#8217;s an interesting side benefit that I&#8217;d not anticipated frankly.&nbsp; &nbsp;So as I don&#8217;t lead anyone astray here, I&#8217;m not out at work at this time.&nbsp; However, the current effect is an interesting personal experience.&nbsp; &nbsp;It sounds like all of us, whatever your walk in life, would benefit well from just being yourself.&nbsp; And if your a leader or serve in a leadership position (whether business, civic or religious) it sounds like the key for you to do even better is to be authentic.&nbsp; Read Jordy&#8217;s post and enjoy!</p>
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