Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic on AI, Leadership, and Why Authenticity at Work is Overrated

The Edge of Work · 2025-10-07 · 45 min

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Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is the Author of Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead) . In this episode, Tomas challenges the conventional wisdom that authenticity is always a virtue, especially in leadership. He explains why showing up as your “whole self” can backfire, and why striving to bring your best self is a more powerful approach. Along the way, Tomas connects these ideas to his broader research on technology, AI, and the future of work. Links Website: LinkedIn: Book: HBR Article:

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