I think bring your authentic self to work is utter bullshit, spewed by management to make their culture seem more familial and empathetic, but it’s not! It’s a hierarchy with its own set of rules that your authentic self better not mess with. Don’t be authentic and question leadership, or make a joke at their expense, or show anger, or boredome. How bout this, bring your authentic, polite, subservient self to work….you’ll be a star, and maybe you can join the culture committee!