This report discusses the concept of authentic leadership and its role in developing self-awareness and positive behavior in leaders. It explores the theories, concepts, and practices related to leadership and its development, including the Great Man theory, trait theory, contingency theory, situational theory, and behavioral theory. The report also examines different leadership styles, such as authoritative, democratic, and affiliative, and discusses the approaches to the study of leadership, including person-oriented, situation-oriented, and group-oriented approaches. Additionally, it explores the implications of authentic leadership in Ford Motors, including the role of leaders in creating a vision, providing motivation, showing empathy, promoting honesty, and developing purposeful strategies. The report concludes with a discussion on conflict management and how leaders can effectively resolve conflicts in the workplace.