Authenticity – A Personal Truth, One Day at a Time by Marianne Rothmann
“Authenticity” is having a moment. It is one of those words that seems to appear everywhere — in podcasts, leadership workshops, social media captions, brand slogans, and self-help circles. We are constantly encouraged to “be authentic,” “live our truth,” and “stay true to ourselves.” While the message may sound empowering, its meaning is often oversimplified — and at times, misunderstood. Authenticity, in popular culture, has started to resemble a performance: something you must prove to others, defend on cue,…
