Authentic Leadership: Exploring Traits and Qualities of Leaders

This report provides an overview of authentic leadership, examining its core characteristics and qualities. It explores the concept of authentic leadership, emphasizing traits such as genuine behavior, strong values, and the ability to build meaningful relationships. The report highlights the importance of self-discipline and a compassionate nature in authentic leaders. Additionally, it references Bill George's model, providing a framework for understanding the key elements of authentic leadership. The report also includes a list of references that supports the claims made. This report is valuable for understanding the key aspects of authentic leadership.

AUTHENTIC LEADERS

AUTHENTIC LEADER?
 Authentic Leader are
 Genuine,
 Real
 Sincere towards their work.
 Inspires people
 Strengthen loyalty
(Covelli and Mason, 2017).

BILL GEORGE’s AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP
MODEL
 Classify the characteristics of an authentic leader.
 Five characteristics traits which signifies the qualities of an
authentic leader.
a.) Purpose
b.) Values
c.) Relationships
d.) Self disciplined
e.) Good nature
(Leavy, 2015).

QUALITIES OF AN AUTHENTIC LEADER
 Purpose
 Motivated intrinsically
 Brainstorming new ideas
o Values
 Transparent behavior
 Avoid any type of shortcuts in work
 Maintain quality in work
(Leavy, 2016).

QUALITIES OF AN AUTHENTIC LEADER
 Relationships
 Great zeal
 Connect with people
 Build long term relations
 Share experiences
o Self-Disciplined
 Focused towards work
 Efficiency
o Good nature
 Compassionate towards others
 Willing to help others (Leroy et al., 2015).

REFERENCES
 Covelli, B.J. and Mason, I., 2017. Linking Theory to Practice: Authentic
Leadership. Academy of Strategic Management Journal, 16(3), pp.1-10.
 Leavy, B., 2015. Bill George: the era of self-serving leadership is over but
global markets pose the next authenticity challenge for leaders. Strategy &
Leadership, 43(6), pp.25-32.
 Leavy, B., 2016. Effective leadership today–character not just
competence. Strategy & Leadership, 44(1), pp.20-29.
 Leroy, H., Anseel, F., Gardner, W.L. and Sels, L., 2015. Authentic leadership,
authentic followership, basic need satisfaction, and work role performance: A
cross-level study. Journal of Management, 41(6), pp.1677-1697.