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In this episode...
When Authenticity Is Fake
https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/when-authenticity-is-fake
Everybody’s talking about being authentic, but that doesn’t mean everybody’s actually genuine. This episode of Faithful on the Clock explores how to tell the authentic professionals from the fakes, and how to make sure others see you as real.
Timestamps:
[00:05] - Intro
[00:35] - I might sound different because I’m recovering from COVID.
[00:50] - Many companies are traditional, using waterfall/hierarchical structures. But they know the importance of authenticity.
[01:36] - Hero leadership is dying out. Authentic leadership is important because we all have a need to feel unconditionally loved and accepted.
[02:25] - Previous scandals show that people respond to novelty and individualism in apology.
[03:18] - Everyone seems to be jumping on the authenticity train, which makes it hard to discern if they in fact are being authentic.
[04:06] - The big question is who is authentic and how to make sure people get the right impression from you.
[04:25] - Authentic people have a natural, consistent flow, revealing themselves gradually and organically over time. There should be evidence of this journey when you evaluate someone.
[05:21] - Context also matters in determining authenticity. You may be invited to share your message if you are developing organically. Watch to make sure the demeanor of the person you are watching does not change according to their environment or circumstances.
[06:32] - Authentic people can learn and change their minds, but they give good rationales for their shifts. They don’t gossip, and they can reveal the entire spectrum of their emotions.
[07:47] - How someone responds to challenges (competition) is a big clue to authenticity, as well. Authentic people are happy to cheer others on. Iron-sharpens-iron is a better approach than dog-eat-dog.
[08:38] - 2 Corinthians 1:12 reminds us to reflect God in how we interact with people.
[09:23] - Proverbs 11:3 reminds us that God does keep score–people with authenticity and integrity will win, while those who are crooked will not prosper.
[10:34] - Prayer
[11:23] - Outro/What’s coming up next
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