After nearly two decades in the corporate world, I’ve learned that professionalism isn’t about being polished, perfect, or always available—it’s about being real. From overworking to hiding my personality to confusing toughness with strength, I got a lot wrong. But authenticity, empathy, and boundaries didn’t make me less effective—they made me the kind of leader people actually want to follow.
Mandy Geyer
Oct 83 min read
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