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Authenticity is key to success. On this week’s #Goalchatlive, I speak with Bryan Kramer and Courtney Smith Kramer, co-founders of H2H Companies and PureMatter, about Authenticity. Working in the intersection of tech, creativity, and connection, Bryan and Courtney are authors (Human to Human: #H2H, Be Your Creative Sexy Self), speakers, and consultants.
Bryan and Courtney talk about the evolution of authenticity and social media, how to be more authentic, and more.
What is Authenticity
According to the Kramers, authenticity boils down to simplicity, empathy, and imperfection.
“The thing people try to hide is actually their greatest superpower,” Courtney said. Her superpower is her eccentricity, Bryan’s is his humor.
Getting Real & Finding Joy
Loving who you are – and what you do – goes hand-in-hand with being authentic.
- Courtney: Joy happens when I find myself in a flow state: writing; when everything else melts away
- Bryan: The joy is in the journey. It’s experiential and memorable
Authenticity #GoalChatLive
Also, check out the GoalChatLive conversation in the Twitter Moments Recap.
Goals
- Courtney: Write down three things that you stand for. When you know your values, you know where to point
- Courtney’s values: justice, creativity, play
- Bryan’s values: humor, creativity, connection
- Bryan: Take time off and go be with yourself
Final Thoughts
- Bryan and Courtney: Being human is your competitive advantage
Links
- Learn more about Bryan Kramer, Courtney Smith Kramer, and PureMatter
- Connect with Bryan Kramer and Courtney Smith Kramer on LinkedIn
- Join the Write On Online Facebook group and the GoalChat Twitter chat
- Watch Debra Eckerling’s TEDx: The Magic of Your Motto
- Learn more about Deb’s Event Outcome Optimization
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group.
How do you showcase your authenticity? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Next week, we’re talking about Strategy and Branding! Join the Twitter chat on Sunday, July 24, at 7pm PT on Twitter. Then, on Monday, July 25, at 4pm PT, my #GoalChatLive guests are Keshia B Thomas, Marcia Macomber, and Rich Brooks.
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