Today we introduce Branch Out's new mini-series theme: the power of authenticity. As one of the most essential success skills in business, its value should never be underestimated. We also welcome today's special guests, Jeremy Holland and Grant Marcks, who speak to us about how authenticity has impacted their careers and personal lives. The show kicks off with Jeremy defining authenticity, as listeners discover how this trait is defined by consistency of behavior and transparency. After hearing about the difference between consistency and frequency, we talk to Grant about the challenges associated with authenticity, especially when you're involved in a business that oftentimes spins on an axis of bad news. Adding positive notes to this, we find out how you can cultivate better relationships with clients and colleagues. Jeremy then tells us what gets in the way of authenticity and shares some personal anecdotes about insecurity and how he used it to launch himself forward in life. He talks about how a family health crisis affected his career and that by revealing his more vulnerable side to his inner circle, he was able to conquer some of the challenges which lay ahead. We then continue by practicing what we preach and find out how Grant has been doing as a young father, having taken on a new role during the pandemic. To find out more about authenticity and the power it has, be sure to join us today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Jeremy tells us about the consistency of behavior and why it's not about frequency.
• Grant talks about how you can face up to your challenges with clients and colleagues.
• Why perfection is worth giving up on.
• The value of creating relationships and rapport with colleagues and clients.
• Why cultivating relationships is like a gardener planting mystery seeds.
• Grant fills us in on his new role at Riverside.
• Jeremy shares what gets in the way of authenticity and how you overcome it.
• We touch on the effects of Zoom fatigue.
• Jeremy tells us about how embracing his insecurities has launched him forward in life.
• Grant's journey as a young father and starting a new business role during the pandemic.

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