Effective leadership requires that individuals, while not bringing their full baggage to work, still appear as an honest version of themselves to build trust.

“But you feel like you're dealing with the honest version of them. And I think some of the worst leaders, the ones that really really struggle, you can see that the team that they're leading just feel like maybe they're manipulating them a little bit or they're they're not being straight with them”

Employees should prioritize professional, respectful, and mission-oriented behavior at work rather than bringing their personal, authentic selves.

“Don't bring your authentic self to work. I want your professional self. You can bring your authentic self to Thanksgiving meal with your family if you'd like to.”