"Staying True to You is a wise and profoundly human guide to resolving the very real tensions between authenticity and conformity that so many of us feel. Drawing on rigorous scholarship and vivid stories from work and everyday life, Pat Hewlin offers a compelling, practical framework—the Middle Self—that provides a roadmap to honoring your values, strengthening your relationships, and finding a sustainable sense of wholeness at work and beyond."
--Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School. Author, Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well (Atria, 2023) PREORDER TODAY"We learn early in life that hiding parts of ourselves keeps us safe, and this habit follows us into our workplaces and relationships. Hewlin shows how to break that pattern and live more authentically without losing the people who matter. A welcome corrective to the usual advice."
--Judson Brewer MD PhD, New York Times Bestselling Author of Unwinding Anxiety PREORDER TODAY"Staying True to You is mind-expanding in the most meaningful way. Dr. Patricia Hewlin's “middle self” offers a breakthrough framework for navigating the complexities of modern life. With fascinating research, compelling stories, and actionable insights, this is essential reading for anyone seeking clarity and alignment in their lives and careers."
--Dolly Chugh, NYU Stern Professor and Author of The Person You Mean to Be and A More Just Future PREORDER TODAY"In STAYING TRUE TO YOU, Patricia Hewlin offers evidence-based guidance for navigating the tension between your competing desires to be authentic and to fit in. This wise, practical book will help you find your path with integrity and confidence."
--Katy Milkman, Wharton Professor, International Bestselling Author of How to Change, and Choiceology Podcast Host PREORDER TODAYAn International Expert on Meaningful Connections at Work and Beyond
An International Expert on Meaningful Connections at Work and Beyond
Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin is a leading authority on navigating the tension between being authenticity, conformity and establishing positive connections within and outside of the workplace.
As a professor and researcher, she has spent over two decades uncovering why people create ‘Facades of Conformity’ and how organizations can foster environments where diversity of thought and identity are truly valued.