Now, a lot of us have a variety of “selves” that come out depending on the social situation: home, work, and friends all require a different song-and-dance. But putting on a different show for every group of people you encounter is super exhausting, and it’s certainly not a good way to inspire people around you. Would you place your confidence in a person who was so uncomfortable in their personality that they felt the need to pander to whatever crowd they were with? Or put your trust in someone who changes their views and attitude, from one setting to the next? This is why it's important to be authentic and to embrace your true self, without apology.When you’re authentic and value-driven, you choose to align your actions with what you believe in.Those who are unsure can find themselves in sticky situations,  they don’t know who they are, or whom they’re trying to please. This can cause them to continuously find themselves reacting to stress, rather than acting in a way that is true to who they are. You won’t simply have “less” stress when you’re grounded in values and authenticity—but you’ll be able to handle it better because you’ll be able to tackle it with clarity. Instead of trying to figure out what you stand for in the midst of a stressful situation. Today I have a special guest and long time leader in the community Jim Tubbs, current President & CEO at State Bank of Cross Plains. Jim knows a great deal about staying true to yourself and being an authentic leader.Support the showCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube