Authentic Leadership Described… Authenticity of leaders and their leadership Still in the formative phase of development Leadership that can be trusted Leaders who are “honest and good” Authentic Leadership Defined… Intrapersonal Focuses closely on the leader… emphasizes life experiences and the meaning attached to those experiences. Self-knowledge Self-regulation Self-concept Authentic Leadership Defined… Interpersonal Outlines authentic leadership as relational… Created by leaders and followers together Authenticity emerges from the interactions between leaders and followers Reciprocal process Authentic Leadership Defined… Developmental Can be nurtured in a leader Not viewed as a fixed trait Develops over a lifetime Can be triggered by major life events Authentic Leadership Defined… Behavioral Patterns developed from and grounded in positive psychological qualities and strong ethics Composed of four components Self-awareness Internalized moral perspective Balanced processing Relational transparency Approaches to Authentic Leadership… Practical Evolved from real-life examples and training and development literature Focuses on essential qualities and how these qualities can be developed by those who want to become authentic leaders Practical Approach to Authentic Leadership… 5 dimensions and related characteristics Purpose Passion Values (reflected in) Behavior (toward others) Relationships Connectedness Self-Discipline Consistency Heart Compassion Approaches to Authentic Leadership… Theoretical Still in its initial stages of development Draws from the fields of leadership, positive organizational scholarship and ethics Theoretical Approach to Authentic Leadership… Four major components of authentic leadership Self-awareness Internalized moral perspective Balanced processing Relational Transparency Factors That Influence Authentic Leadership Moral reasoning Critical life events Positive psychological capacities Confidence Hope Optimism Resilience Strengths of Authentic Leadership… Fulfills a need for trustworthy leadership in society Provides broad guidelines for those who want to become authentic leaders Has an explicit moral dimension Emphasizes that authentic values and behaviors can be developed in leaders over time Measureable Criticisms of Authentic Leadership… Still in the formative stages Moral component is not fully explained Questionable whether positive psychological capacities should be included Unclear how it results in positive organizational outcomes
