‘Don’t be yourself’ in the workplace, actually, Columbia professor says.

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-30 15:48

A Columbia professor argues that authenticity in the workplace is overrated and can hinder leadership effectiveness. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic suggests that leaders should focus on adapting their behavior to situational demands rather than adhering strictly to personal values. This perspective challenges the popular notion of AI

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‘Don’t be yourself’ in the workplace, actually, Columbia professor says.

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‘Don’t be yourself’ in the workplace, actually, Columbia professor says. Here’s why authenticity is ‘overrated’

In the ongoing debate about balancing one’s personal and professional lives, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic says “being yourself” isn’t a good enough leadership strategy.

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‘Don’t be yourself’ in the workplace, actually, Columbia professor says. Here’s why authenticity is ‘overrated’