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I do think that being more open at work actually leads to a more "authentic self" -- it was refreshing to hear that Colin Powell (and the US DOL!) agree.
The U.S. Department of Labor apparently agrees with Sandberg � in Kathy Martinez applauds organizations, like the DOL, that encourage employees to bring their “whole selves� to the job.
What do you think about the cultural expectation to keep emotions and/or your “whole self� out of the office? Do you think being more open at work actually leads to a more “authentic self?�