Name: Why you should bring your whole self to work
Uploaded: 2019-02-05T14:27:36Z
Duration: 4 min 24 s
Description: Dan Clay was worried about being dismissed as "too gay" at work, so he dialed down his personality. But then his alter ego, Carrie Dragshaw, went viral online. Here's what happened next.

Dan Clay: Why you should bring your whole self to work

Why you should bring your whole self to work

Dan Clay was worried about being dismissed as "too gay" at work, so he dialed down his personality. But then his alter ego, Carrie Dragshaw, went viral online. Here's what happened next.

True leadership thrives when people can bring their real selves to work, even if that self breaks from tradition. After a viral costume revealed a hidden side, messages of encouragement and a simple supportive text from a boss sparked a transformation. Embracing vulnerability did not diminish respect or authority—it strengthened connection and sparked openness across the workplace. Concealing identity drains energy, while authenticity can drive both inclusion and success.