I love Sumo oranges. Yes, they’re weird looking. (I like to call them the “pugs” of fruit because their loose, undulating folds mirror those of the so-ugly-they’re-cute canines namesakes.) The value is what’s inside: deliciously sweet and fragrant orange flesh that delights the taste buds and invigorates the palate. But you’d never know that unless you got past the bumpy, lumpy exterior that hides the glorious fruit within. Imagine if the Sumo only thought of itself as an “ugly orange,” trying to fit in with the citrus perfection of navel oranges? Yet that’s what so many of us do, yearning for acceptance. We spend our whole lives trying to fit in, whether consciously or unconsciously. And it’s no wonder: we’re wired to belong. We want others to like us. Rather than risk rejection for being different, it’s safer to blend in and hide in plain sight. But in a #career sense, that’s a big mistake. When you try to be all things to all people, you end up being a non-compelling, watered-down version to everyone. Worse, by suppressing your dreams, you deprive the world of the highest and best use of your talents. If you got my latest #IlluminateMe newsletter, you’d know how to embrace the Sumo that you are. Find the link in the comments below. ⤵️ #leadership #clarity #fear …see more