Authentic Leadership
"The Authentic Leader brings people together around a shared purpose and empowers them to step up and lead authentically in order to create value for all stakeholders." (George (2007): True North, Jossey-Bass, pg. xxxi.)

"What distinguishes authentic leaders is the use of their power to increase the net store of power in their organizations."
Elements of Authentic Leadership (George (2007): True North, Jossey-Bass).

  1. Pursuing Purpose with Passion:  Your passions shows the way to the purpose of your leadership.
  2. Practicing Solid Values:  Integrity is essential for trust.  Other values are clear and defined through personal beliefs and experience.  True test is demonstration of values under pressure.
  3. Leading with Heart:  Having compassion for people, passion for your work, and the courage to make difficult decisions.
  4. Enduring Relationships:  Trust, openness, depth of relationship, and accessibility.
  5. Demonstrating Self Discipline: High standards for themselves and others;  admission of mistakes and accountability