Authentic Leadership Exploring Contemporary Leadership Theories Concept of

Concept of Authenticity - ‘to thine own self be true’ • Being, knowing, and

Authentic Leadership Development • “Process that draws from both positive psychological capacities and a

Components of Authentic Leadership • Positive psychological capacities: confidence, optimism, hope, resiliency, faith •

…Authentic Leadership • Align actions over time across varying situational challenges • Foster positive

Leader: Authenticity • ‘leadership style that is consistent with leaders personality, and that is

References • Alok, Kumar, and D. Israel. "Authentic Leadership & Work Engagement. " Indian

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Authentic Leadership Exploring Contemporary Leadership Theories

Concept of Authenticity - ‘to thine own self be true’ • Being, knowing, and remaining true to one’s self • Understanding of beliefs, strengths, talents, desires and resists compromising own principles • Coherence between what one is and what one does • An authentic self-expression that creates value

Authentic Leadership Development • “Process that draws from both positive psychological capacities and a highly developed organizational context, which results in both greater self-awareness and self-regulated positive behaviors on the part of leaders and associates, fostering positive self-development. ”

Components of Authentic Leadership • Positive psychological capacities: confidence, optimism, hope, resiliency, faith • Positive moral component: ethical actions, truthful, honest • Leader self-awareness: values, identity, emotions, goals/motives • Leader self-regulation: aligning values with intentions & actions • Knowledge of weaknesses & strengths • Pure, real, takes responsibility for decisions

…Authentic Leadership • Align actions over time across varying situational challenges • Foster positive ethical climate by practicing what preaches • Help followers realize full potential

Leader: Authenticity • ‘leadership style that is consistent with leaders personality, and that is honest, ethical, and practical’ • ‘more interested in empowering employees than in money or personal power’ • ‘continued personal growth and committed to building lasting relationships and strong organizations’

References • Alok, Kumar, and D. Israel. "Authentic Leadership & Work Engagement. " Indian Journal Of Industrial Relations 47. 3 (2012): 498 -510. Business Source Premier. Web. 2 Apr. 2013. • Ardichvili, Alexandre, and Steven Manderscheid. "Emerging Practices in Leadership Development: An Introduction. ” Advances in Developing Human Resources, 10. 5 (2008): 619 -631. • Avolio, Bruce J, and William L Gardner. "Authentic Leadership Development: Getting to the Root of Positive Forms of Leadership. " The Leadership Quarterly, 16. 3 (2005): 315 -338. • Avolio, Bruce J. "Promoting More Integrative Strategies for Leadership Theory-building. " The American Psychologist, 62. 1 (2007): 25 -33.