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Episode 123: Don't Be Yourself with Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
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- Oct 29, 2025
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Summary
In the latest episode of The Workplace Podcast, host William Corless sits down with Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic - psychologist, author, and Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup -to explore the real meaning of authenticity at work. Tomas challenges the modern obsession with “just being yourself,” arguing that true leadership isn’t about self-expression, it’s about self-regulation. Drawing on his new book Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated and What to Do Instead, he explains how humility, empathy, and self-awareness help leaders balance individuality with responsibility. 🔥 Key insights in this episode: When authenticity becomes an excuse for bad behaviour How to balance self-expression with professionalism Why leadership is about managing yourself, not indulging yourself How self-awareness and humility drive genuine influence 🎧 Listen now to discover why great leaders know where your right to be you ends and your obligation to others begins. Find out more about Tomas here: https://drtomas.com/