authentic leadership

Question 1

Authentic leadership focuses on

Answer 1

whether leadership is genuine

-is a complex, developmental process

Question 2

why are people interested in authentic leadership

Answer 2

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

Question 3

intrapersonal definition

Answer 3

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

Question 4

3 authentic leadership characteristics

Answer 4

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

Question 5

interpersonal definition

Answer 5

leadership is created by leaders and followers together

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

Question 6

developmental definition

Answer 6

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

Question 7

four authentic leadership components

Answer 7

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

Question 8

self-awareness

Answer 8

• reflecting ones core values, identity, emotions, motives

- being aware of and trusting your own feelings

Question 9

internalized moral perspective

Answer 9

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

Question 10

balanced processing

Answer 10

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

Question 11

relational transparency

Answer 11

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

Question 12

five characteristics of authentic leaders (bill george)

Answer 12

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

Question 13

3 components of practical approach

Answer 13

• who am i? (identity) -what do i value (values) -who supports me (sources of support)

Question 14

factors that influence authentic leadership

Answer 14

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

Question 15

strengths

Answer 15

• 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

Question 16

criticisms

Answer 16

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