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Authentic leadership focuses on

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whether leadership is genuine

-is a complex, developmental process

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why are people interested in authentic leadership

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  1. social upheavals (911- people wanted humane, constructive leadership)
  2. trustworthy leaders wanted
  3. has not been studied separately
  4. need evidence based research
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intrapersonal definition

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leadership based on self-concept and how self-concept relates to actions
-relies on the life-story of the leader (autobiographical)

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3 authentic leadership characteristics

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  1. Al’s exhibit genuine leadership
  2. Al’s lead from conviction
  3. Al’s are originals, not copies
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interpersonal definition

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leadership is created by leaders and followers together

-reciprocal process (leaders affect followers, followers affect leaders)

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developmental definition

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leadership can be nurtured, and develops over a lifetime

  • can be triggered by major life events
  • leader behavior is grounded in POSITIVE psychological qualities and strong ethics
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four authentic leadership components

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  1. self-awareness
    2 internalized moral perspective
  2. balanced processing
  3. relational transparency
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self-awareness

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  • reflecting ones core values, identity, emotions, motives

- being aware of and trusting your own feelings

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internalized moral perspective

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  • self-regulatory process using internal moral standards to guide behavior
  • professionalism
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balanced processing

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-ability to analyze info objectively and explore other peoples opinions before making a decision

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relational transparency

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-being open and honest in presenting one’s true self to others

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five characteristics of authentic leaders (bill george)

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  1. understand their purpose
  2. strong values
  3. trusting relationships
  4. self-discipline
  5. act from the heart (mission)
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3 components of practical approach

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  • who am i? (identity) -what do i value (values) -who supports me (sources of support)
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factors that influence authentic leadership

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  1. positive psychological capacities - confidence ( hope, optimism, resilience)
  2. moral reasoning capacities - deciding what is right and wrong, promoting justice, greater good of the organization or community
  3. critical life events- pos and neg, act as a catalyst for change, stimulate personal growth
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strengths

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  • fulfills society’s need for trustworthy leadership
  • provides guidelines for people to follow to become an authentic leader
  • has a moral dimension
  • everyone can learn to be authentic
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criticisms

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  • still in formative stages, so not yet fully developed
  • moral component is not fully explained
  • including positive psychological capacities has not been clearly explained