Reflection Paper on Authentic and Ethical Leadership

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REFLECTION PAPER
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Table of contents
Chapter 9:.........................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 10........................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 13........................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 16........................................................................................................................................5
Reference list...................................................................................................................................6

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Chapter 9:
From this particular chapter I have developed the idea that authentic leadership is an
important part of leadership theories and in this highly competitive world, the demand for this
type of leadership has seen upsurge demands. Through this chapter I have understood the aspects
of authentic leadership and how the theory has been understood by different viewpoints. It is
interpersonal perspectives, interpersonal process and developmental perspectives. I have pointed
out that there are two chief approaches to authentic leadership which include the practical
approach and theoretical approach. There are four components of this theory as pointed out by
the theorist like Luthans in his authentic leadership development. In this regard the theorist has
opined that self-awareness, internationalised moral perspectives, Balanced processing and
relational transparency (Komives & Wagner 2016). I have also gained intense knowledge about
the connection between authentic leadership and positive psychology which helps the people to
gain confidence on the self-efficiency. Thus, lead to have satisfaction in work and normal life.
There are different factors that contribute in the development of the authentic leadership. Moral
reasoning, critical life incidents and positive psychological capabilities are also some practical
aspects of authentic leadership which are more purposeful, value centred, self-disciplined and
compassionate.
Chapter 10
During the learning process I have learned about the different approaches of authentic
leadership. In this chapter the important behavioural characteristics of an authentic leader, that
can help to make the authentic leadership in more formative phrase of development. It has been
identified by me that good and honest leaders are awards being appreciated by the people.
Komives and Wagner (2016), opined that depending on different perspectives of individuals, the