Dr. Killeen explores the concept of adaptive authenticity, the balance between staying true to your core values and adapting to the situation in front of you. Drawing on Herminia Ibarra’s work, he explains why being too rigid can limit your growth, while constantly changing to please others can cause you to lose sight of who you are. For dental practice owners, the key is to keep your values consistent while adjusting how you lead, communicate, and respond to different people and challenges. The goal is to be deeply rooted in who you are while remaining flexible enough to meet the moment.