Quotes About Authenticity

Non so quale sia la chiave del successo, ma la chiave del fallimento è il cercare di piacere a tutti.

Every life has layers, Peter. Everyone has things they don't talk about. It doesn't make them less real. It might make them more precious.

The reality is that no one can be authentic by trying to be like someone else. There is no doubt you can learn from their experiences, but there is no way you can be successful trying to be like them. People trust you when you are genuine and authentic, not an imitation.

successful leadership takes conscious development and requires being true to your life story.

Accepting your shadow side is an essential part of being authentic.

Leadership is the sum total of who you are. Leaders are developed not simply born and we can all develop ourselves to be able to guide others. Anyone who follows their internal compass can become an authentic leader.

You need to be who you are, not try to emulate somebody else.

Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.

True North is the internal compass that guides you successfully through life.

The difference with authentic leaders lies in the way they frame their stories.

Can you recall a time when you felt most intensely alive and could say with confidence, " This is the real me "?

Your anger and emotional outbursts usually result when someone penetrates to the core of what you do not like about yourself or still cannot accept.

Inauthenticity among the ranks of those claiming to be Christians can become an almost insurmountable barrier to belief.

truth telling is more important than peace keeping.

God doesn't want us to pile up impressive phrases. He doesn't want us to use words without thinking about their meaning. He wants us to talk to him as to a friend or father—authentically, reverently, personally, earnestly. I heard a man do this once when I least expected it.

As you go down the path of life, ask what's true, not who else believes it!

After September 11th, I never much liked the trend of everyone and his brother wearing the hats and jackets of the NYPD and FDNY. Only the people who do the job should get to wear the hat. Would you wear someone else's Medal of Honor? Yes, it's a tribute, and sincere tribute is always appropriate for these brave people. But wearing their symbols is also rubbing off a piece of heroism that isn't yours.

The point is, a leader does what he thinks is right, not what he thinks the popular thing is.

God give me the courage and strength to know who I really am, to act accordingly in my life, and to refrain from diverting my time, energy, and interest into my character defects.

Many of us still think our value as a human being is in what we do or what we don't do, rather than who we are.

What fun is it being cool if you can't wear a sombrero?

For your information, I'm staying like this, and everyone else can just get used to it! If people don't like me the way I am, well TOUGH BEANS! It's a free country! I don't need anyone's permission to be the way I want! This is who I am - Take it or leave it!

I like maxims that don't encourage behavior modification. -Calvin

What's the point of wearing your favorite rocket ship underpants if nobody ever asks to see 'em?