Sharon HeilmanThe word authentic derives originally from Greek sources meaning one who accomplishes. To be authentic is to act, to embody and to participate in life.

AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP

OUR TEXT SAYS

Be Yourself, we all have different backgrounds, different life experiences , and different role models

Self Awareness is the key, they are not afraid to act the way they are

Howard Schultz, founder of Starbucks, embraces authentic leadership

WHAT IS AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP

a 2008 article published in the Journal of Management entitled “Authentic Leadership: Development and Validation of a Theory-Based Measure,” by Fred Walumbwa and 4 other co-authors.

A pattern of leader behavior that draws upon and promotes both positive psychological capacities and a positive ethical climate, to foster greater self-awareness, an internalized moral perspective, balanced processing of information, and relational transparency on the part of leaders working with followers, fostering positive self-development. (p. 94).

I say blah blah blah??

Dr Simmons says “What?”

Seeks feedback to improve interactions with others

Accurately escribes how others view his or her capabilities

Says exactly what he or she means

Is willing to admit mistakes when they are made

Demonstrates beliefs that are consistent with actions

Makes decisions based on his/her core beliefs

Solicits views that challenge his or her deeply held positions

Listens carefully to different points of view

before coming to conclusions

JUST TELL ME WHAT IT MEANS…

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They lead in a manner that followers perceive and describe as authentic. Fred Walumbwa

Dr Simmons said …

I think any follower that observed that behavior in a leader would simply call that good leadership.

SO IS IT THE LEADERS OR THE FOLLOWERS ?????????

As a Leader, you might stand alone…for a while

Nurture the first few followers as equals

Make everything about the movement, not about you

Be EZ to follow

Leadership is over glorified, the first follower turned the lone nut into a leader

There is no movement without the first follower

If we were all leaders, it would be really ineffective

The first follower is the most courageous, and they show the others how to follow

Do You have the guts to be the first person to stand up and Join In

ANDREW COHEN,SPIRITUAL LEADER

if we aspire to be an authentic leader, we must always be willing to:

Stand alone

Live fearlessly

Act heroically

Want to be free and true more than anything else

Take unconditional responsibility for oneself

Face everything and avoid nothing

At all times see things impersonally

Live for a higher purpose

Stand alone

Live fearlessly

ACT HEROICALLY

WANT TO BE FREE AND TRUE MORE

THAN ANYTHING ELSE

Take unconditional responsibility for oneself

Assemblyman Pat Delaney, GOP incumbent withdraws from election after email.

"deeply disappointed in my wife's decision to send that email," adding: "In an attempt to repair the serious damage this has caused to our marriage, and to protect our kids from public humiliation, I decided to leave public life. On behalf of my family, we sincerely apologize to Mr. Lewis for any pain this caused him."

Face everything and avoid nothing

Still looking for a famous person to show example …LOL!!

At all times, see things impersonally

Mr. Robot

Lives for a higher purpose

SO I ASK YOU…

Authentic Leadership is awfully trendy…. Who are the authentic leaders; are they really authentic; are they just jumping on a bandwagon?

Is authentic leadership appropriate in all aspects of life? Example?? The military? Police Dept?

Are you willing to be an authentic leader?

AUTHENTIC REFERENCES

http://www.bretlsimmons.com/2010-11/authentic-leadership/#ixzz1WTYh6yUi

http://www.andrewcohen.org/andrew/authentic-leadership.asp

http://www.action-wheel.com/authentic-leadership.html