A few weeks ago, I grabbed my phone,🤳 went outside, hit “record” and shared a brief tip for those of us who were feeling socially disconnected because of the quarantine restrictions.

The message was simple – when you cannot be with others, connect with Mother Nature. 🌿Stand in the grass barefoot, hug a tree, focus on a flower. Mother Nature is always there for us and she shares the vibration of greater connection with all. Total recording time: 1:53.

Then I hit “post.”

It wasn’t until I saw the video later that I realized how bad my hair looked, my eyes were squinting from the sun, I was a bit rumpled. There was a time I would have done 50 takes and still been upset that it wasn’t perfect. But here’s the funny thing.

It was a big hit! 😎

I got emails, comments, messages, and texts from people thanking me for the reminder. An old friend my husband’s from thirty years ago even chimed in. Not one person mentioned anything about how I looked or the recording quality.

Showing up exactly as I was in that moment lent credibility to my message. It allowed others to relax, be free, embrace the message.

This was a powerful lesson for me and validation that authentic tops perfection every time. The more authentic we are, the greater the chance that just the right client will show up.

So, are you being authentic? If not, how much time is it costing you? Are the results as good as they could be?

If you are an executive, manager, leader of any kind, what would it mean for you to show up more authentically for your team?

#authentic #beyou #fromperfecttoauthentic #keepitreal