Your personal integrity, defined as being honest and having strong moral principles, communicates whether {or not} you can be trusted.

As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others' opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.

Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can't we?

Authenticity isn't just about saying "this is who I am"-it is also about being flexible enough to recognize and appreciate the uniqueness in others-honoring the mutual respect for being authentic and...

I am a recovering perfectionist, and like all in recovery, I do better some days than others!

Do you generally feel uncomfortable around people whom you perceive to be perfect? Is there really such a thing as the perfect person? Of course not! Our flaws are often what differentiates us from...

Interestingly, being yourself allows others to be themselves. Even with crazy imperfections, being a bona fide genuine person is the best any of us can be-messy flaws and all!

Admittedly, there will be times when you must interact on a superficial level and adjust your behavior to fit in, go along and get along.

Living in alignment with your true self enables you to cultivate transparency and unshakable authenticity.

Allow your natural personality to shine through without pretending to be someone you're not, or you may be stuck with that label forever.

Own your truths-all of them. Be honest. Be genuine. Be straightforward. Be refreshing!

We crave real people and are delighted when we find them.

People must believe that you are real and are who you say you are, otherwise they will not want to do business with you, much less make the effort to move forward in starting and building a...

The days of the pushy salesmen and self-serving narcissists are over. That type of behavior quickly alienates and pushes people away because it offends and can't be trusted.

As we observe and experience varying degrees of difficulty, negativity, loss, hurt, anxiety, and fear in life, we yearn for the reassurance that our relationships are safe.

Life's most amazing moments between people are built on trust, communication, acceptance, and love.

Why would you be anything other than your unique and best self?

Standing in your personal truth enables you to transcend social layers of happenstance and get to the heart of matters-revealing what is raw and real.

Are you being real? When people meet you, are you straight up and natural-the real deal? If you are, then you will appreciate what it means to approach life always being YOU.

Being authentic is key to living a happy life and enjoying healthy relationships.

Becoming the person you want to be draws from being your best and doing your best as you allow your personality, passions, and purpose to shine through.

Your way of being sets the tone for how people relate to you, behave toward you, and engage. How is it working for you?

Someone who is being gracious, kind, and passionate is more likely to achieve what they want in life than someone who is being petty, cruel, or resistant.

The Art of Being lays the foundation for your first impressions, because if you get this part wrong not much else matters. All other efforts may be diminished or wasted.