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How Being ‘Real’ Can Backfire for Leaders — and What True Authenticity Looks Like
Authenticity doesn't mean spilling every emotion — it means aligning your values, words and actions to foster trust.
Michel Koopman is a top growth strategist, entrepreneur, executive coach, and CEO and founder at CxO Coaching, a 2Swell company. He and his team help elevate leaders and their companies to their maximum potential.
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