It may seem silly, but this past weekend, I decided to try something new—I went down a water slide for the first time ever. As I zipped down and plunged into the pool, I felt a rush of freedom and joy. It wasn’t just the ride that brought exhilaration; it was the liberating feeling of…
How do I know if I should unhide at work? This is a common question I hear. It touches on personal identity, workplace dynamics, and living more openly. Deciding to unhide parts of your identity at work can be challenging but also very rewarding. Based on insights from my speaking engagements and books, Singlehandedly and…
Leadership is key to making workplaces more inclusive and dynamic. In this issue, we’re focusing on how critical it is for leaders to promote a culture of openness by modeling it themselves. This ‘unhiding’ is not just good for building trust and boosting team spirit; it’s good for business. “What’s the culture like here?” I…
Let me start by ‘unhiding.’ Confession: I love watching reality TV—it’s a simple pleasure. (Maybe you do, too.) It’s often a way to turn off my brain and relax for an hour (or two…), but recently, I had an “aha!” moment while binge-watching Netflix’s Love is Blind. For those unfamiliar, the show is a social…
In a world that often subtly (and not so subtly) encourages us to hide our true selves, the act of sharing our personal stories emerges as a beacon of hope and connection. The importance of sharing our stories hit home for me during a recent conversation. We kicked off the call with introductions. I started…
I thought I had invented hiding. It seems silly – and even embarrassing – to admit now, but I actually had to learn that I wasn’t alone in hiding. As I’ve talked to people over the years about their unhiding journeys, I have repeatedly heard that former “hiders” thought they were the only ones in…
