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January 14, 2020 - Issue 20-02

Good Afternoon ,

You've likely heard the advice from a coach or a self-improvement gal or guy.

Emulate the position you aspire to.

Dress for two levels above your current position!

Rub elbows with people at that level!

Strive to act and sound like you're there!

All well and good - up to a point. Following that advice can get you in trouble, for a couple of reasons.

For one, you're likely to alienate the people you need to get along with now.

Then there's the issue of authenticity. We've talked often about the importance of being your authentic self. The "emulate" advice could lead you to "put on airs" - to act like someone you're not. No matter how good an actor you are, you can't carry this on very long. Inauthentic behavior causes inner conflict for you, and others see right through it.

Here, Jessica Stillman relates advice from Melinda Gates and Oprah Winfrey. These too women have obviously done some things right! It usually pays to listen to such people. Both have suggested that being the person you are is vital to success. Anything else will lead to trouble. For you internally, and for your career. Oprah talked in more detail here about the experience she alludes to.

Enjoy Jessica's article. Be the most authentic version of yourself you can be!

John Stevens

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About John

Throughout a career spanning over 45 years my management style has been one of building teams to bring several competent people together to focus on a common objective. I noted early in my career that, in most organizations, there is an enormous amount of time, energy, and effort wasted by people working at cross purposes.

As I transition to life in the Argentine outback, my focus shifts from coaching to helping other business coaches and advisers get their message out to their prospective clients. With my first-hand knowledge of the benefits of effective business coaching, I am uniquely qualified to help business advisers of all stripes convey their message.