Authentic Leadership - Meaning, Components, Characteristics, Steps and Examples of Authentic Leaders

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Authentic Leadership refers to the approach of leadership in building an honest relationship on an ethical foundation.

Authentic Leadership is a theory explaining that leaders must have a core driven by values and fairness so that they can inspire, drive and encourage employees in the right manner and right direction.

Components of Authentic Leadership

1. Self-Awareness

Authentic leaders must regularly evaluate their strengths and weakness by themselves. Self-analysis, feedback, and constant mindfulness are tools that will help in self-awareness

2. Balanced Processing

Authentic leaders must look at both sides of the coin as balance processing will help in knowing about the opinion of the employees, making credible decisions, and motivating employees

3. Relational Transparency

Authentic leaders must be clear, transparent, and able to express their opinions truthfully

4. Internalized Moral Perspectives

An authentic leader will put the needs of the organization before his own

Characteristics of Authentic Leaders

1. View the long-term goals and motivate employees to achieve those goals
2. Being consistent
3. Live up to their values, beliefs, and principles
4. Showing integrity
5. Self-awareness
6. Being transparent

Steps to Become an Authentic Leader

1. Self-awareness to be practiced

Be aware of everything that is happening around you, request feedback, and attend the workshops as it will boost self-awareness

2. Determining your values

Encourage ethical methods and possess powerful values to become an authentic leader.

3. Example-based leadership

Practice what you preach and live up to your words to become an authentic leader

4. Improve communication skills

Maintain honest communication that is open and transparent. Develop listening, written, verbal skills that will prove a help in effective communication

Example

1. Tim Cook the CEO of Apple

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0:00 What is Authentic Leadership?
00:20 Definition of Authenticity
00:31 What is Authentic Leadership?
01:03 Origin of Authentic Leadership
01:17 Components of Authentic Leadership
02:28 Characteristics of an Authentic Leader
04:39 Authentic Leadership Example