By knowing and being yourself, you are better able to acknowledge things that you do not know well enough. You won't be too proud to ask questions because you have nothing to hide. Those you work with know the real you and because they do they consider you to be genuine.
The most important thing you need to know to truly be genuine is to know your real self.
People will respect your ability and your eagerness to pick their brains won’t be a threat to them.
“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John Wooden
“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken” - Oscar Wilde
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” - Dr. Seuss