Lauren G. changed her LinkedIn profile pic

[Faklon]

Why I Changed my LinkedIn Profile Pic

Recently, I took a long hard look at my LinkedIn profile photo – the woman staring back at me had newly highlighted hair and a fresh cut, a pressed blazer, a hint of a smile that showed just the right amount of teeth to let you know she was serious but could be lighthearted when needed. I remember standing in my power pose as my husband snapped the photos. We poured through about 80 shots before we found the one that looked perfectly polished. But the person I was exuding then is not always who I am, and certainly, not who I am right now.

Today’s remote world has blurred the lines between my professional and personal selves, so I’ve chosen to represent that in my photo. Barely dried hair, comfy pullover, ripped jeans - slightly frazzled from having just gotten 3 kids ready for "school" - but smiling and ready for work.

I’ve witnessed and read enough on authentic leadership to know that being genuine and vulnerable will get you a lot farther in your career than a glossy headshot.





Pls clap Lauren G. for changing the world.

[Faklon]

[stellan]

where do you even find this stuff

[Faklon]

where do you even find this stuff

Alerts on LinkedIn, my phone rings and I get the chance to learn more about Lauren's transformation.

I think more people should know.