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Forbes contributor Heidi Brooks referenced research by Columbia Business School Professors Sheena Iyengar and Paul Ingram in an article exploring how leaders can better align their actions with their values. Citing the 2017 CBS study The Authenticity Challenge: How a Value Affirmation Exercise Can Engender Authentic Leadership, the piece highlights evidence that leaders who engage in values-affirmation exercises are perceived by colleagues as more authentic and effective. The research shows that clarifying and affirming personal values can improve leaders’ confidence, consistency, and relational trust—offering practical guidance for cultivating authenticity in the workplace.
