Authentic Leadership

An authentic leader has the vision to serve as an enabler and creativity to convey and make a vision a reality. 

Authenticity is the foundation to be a great leader-who needs to set up their own vision – why do they want to lead, and how to make a difference. Authentic leadership involves leaders who are self-aware, transparent, and ethical, building strong relationships with followers through trust and genuine connection.

Key Characteristics of Authentic Leadership: 

-Self-Awareness: Authentic leaders understand their own emotions, reactions, likes, and dislikes, and how these factors impact their experiences.

-Transparency: Authentic leaders share information openly, fostering accountability and democracy within their organizations.

-Ethical Conduct: Authentic leaders demonstrate strong moral principles in their decisions and actions, building trust and respect.

-Connection: Authentic leaders prioritize building genuine connections with their followers, understanding their needs and perspectives.

-Emotional Intelligence: Authentic leaders exhibit the ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions effectively, contributing to their self-awareness and empathy.

-Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others plays a crucial role in authentic leadership. Empathy enables leaders to understand the perspectives, needs, and wants of their followers, fostering stronger connections.

An authentic leader has the vision to serve as an enabler and creativity to convey and make a vision a reality. An authentic leader fills a certain gap or multiple gaps in order to lead to the future effortlessly. The authentic leaders with high intelligence have agility, consistency, profundity, and empathy to master business dynamics and cultural cognizance.  

Posted in: Future of Leadership,Leadership Master