Don't Bring Your "Whole Self" to Work—Bring Your Strongest Self

Harvard Business Review · Oct 20, 2026 · 4m

Don't Bring Your "Whole Self" to Work—Bring Your Best Self

15 Oct 2025

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"Bring your whole self to work” sounds good in theory—but it’s misguided for senior leaders. The higher you climb, the more your moods and biases shape the culture. Effective leaders know where to draw the line between personal expression and professional responsibility. Explore more in Tomas’s new book “Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead)”: https://s.hbr.org/47qoeMM

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