Another great #SAChat, this week on Authenticity and your Professional Identity. Thanks to NASPA for the great topic and questions! Happy Friday!
MOD: Q1 – Authenticity has become a bit of a buzzword in student affairs. What does it mean to you? #SAChat
A1: Being true to your values/beliefs and OWNING it. #SAChat
— Heather Maclin (@hMactic) October 20, 2016
A1. Authenticity to me means staying true to who you are as a person. Being your organic self! #SAchat
— Brandii Halliburton (@BrandiiJ2) October 20, 2016
MOD: Q2 – How do you practice authenticity in your role as a student affairs professional? #SAChat
q2 practice by remaining truthful & consistent to the person I am in agreement, dissent, and in marginalization #sachat #csam16
— Shane (@scaddenFNL) October 20, 2016
A2: In #stuconduct I practice this every day. There is no respect by peers, if you don't have authenticity. #sachat
— Osvaldo Del Valle (@Dean_delvalle) October 20, 2016
MOD: Q3 – What are the risks associated with being authentic in the work place? #SAChat
Q3 Happens with student staff & residents. Seeking out other prostaff in the office/dept #sachat
— Cullen Rude (@Crude_Chronicle) October 20, 2016
A3: Talking with your supervisor about how authenticity can be practiced while being professional is key. Maintaining boundaries. #sachat
— Akyanna (@AhKeyAhNa) October 20, 2016
MOD: Q4 – What does it feel like to show up to work and strive to be your full self? #SAChat
Q4: I'm myself, but I don't know that I'm my "full self" at work. I'm at work. Not everything about me is needed at work? #sachat
— Eric Crumrine (@ECrumrine) October 20, 2016
A4: It can also be exhausting, because you put your whole heart in to projects and work, which can leave you drained. #sachat
— Kayla Gross☀ (@thatpalechick) October 20, 2016
MOD: Q5 – Understanding that “professionalism” is inherently rooted in whiteness, how do you balance authenticity and professionalism? #SAChat
A5: I've stepped back & looked @ the stories & enthusiasm & drive people bring. Not just to check for what is "professional" #SAchat
— Danielle Remigio (@missdaniellelyn) October 20, 2016
Q5 I don't balance. From my environment to my behavior, I do what I can and do what I must to support students, office & myself #SAchat
— Xajés (@iamxajes) October 20, 2016
MOD: Q6 – Who are the people you look to in the profession that exemplify authenticity in their practice? #SAChat
Q6: I find inspiration in my millennial staff. They're more ready to show up as their true selves. Helping to shape a new academy. #sachat
— Lynette Cook-Francis (@VPCookFrancis) October 20, 2016
A6: Those who obviously love their job and let others know #SAChat
— Sammie Walker (@exagittarius) October 20, 2016
MOD: Q7 – What can your colleagues do to ensure it’s safe for you to show up as your full self at work? #SAChat
A7 Lead with authenticity, lead through vulnerability. Mercy triumphs over judgement. Repeat. 😉 #sachat
— Kellory Blanchard (@kellorbee) October 20, 2016
A7. Just have authentic conversations that encourage folks to be real and share their true identities and celebrate those. #SAChat
— Jacob C. Haun™ (@VitaminJSays) October 20, 2016
MOD: As we close the chat, what is your Final Thought (FT) or Final Question (FQ) that you’d share with the group? #SAChat
FT: Let people breathe. And have faults. And work together to reach goals. We're only good together if we care. #SAchat
— Danielle Remigio (@missdaniellelyn) October 20, 2016
FT: If you want authenticity, get ready for it. I'll bring it and want you to do the same #sachat
— Sylvester Gaskin (@SylvesterGaskin) October 20, 2016
