The Corporate Talk

We spend a third of our lives at work. And yet, many of us show up wearing masks:

• The “always-confident” mask
• The “I-have-no-problems” mask
• The “24/7 productivity machine” mask

The problem? Masks are heavy. They drain energy and kill creativity.

What if the real superpower at work isn’t pretending, but being ourselves—messy, human, and real?

• Leaders admitting, “I don’t have all the answers.”
• Teams saying, “I need help with this.”
• Colleagues sharing not just tasks, but laughter and life.

Authenticity isn’t just a nice-to-have. It builds trust. It sparks ideas. It creates workplaces where people don’t just survive—they thrive.

So here’s the challenge: next week, try dropping one mask. Share a piece of the real you. You might be surprised at how others respond—with respect, with relief, maybe even with gratitude.

After all, KPIs and OKRs are important, but the boldest metric of all might be: Did you get to be yourself today? 

What helps you bring your true self to work?