Raise your hand if you hate the word “authenticity.”
It’s right up there with some of the other most hated buzzwords and phrases – “at the end of the day,” “thinking outside of the box,” “synergy,” “value add,” “circle back,” “bandwidth.”
Are you cringing yet?
But even though the word “authenticity” might make your skin crawl, it’s actually a pretty important concept – it’s a buzzword for a reason. And actually, I don’t hate it, but I know a lot of people who do!
One of the most often shared tips for networking is that being authentic is key – whether you’re networking in person or virtually.
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Yadira Flores
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