This essay provides a reflection on authentic leadership development, defining authenticity as being true to oneself and in tune with one's basic nature. It explores the key components of authentic leadership, including positive psychological capital, positive morality, leader self-awareness, and self-regulation. The essay highlights how authentic leaders attract followers by leading by example and fostering self-awareness in followers. It also discusses the development of followers and the importance of organizational context in nurturing authentic relationships. Furthermore, the essay contrasts authentic leadership with other styles, such as transformational leadership, and acknowledges the limitations of the model in quantifying the leader's contribution to self and follower development. The author concludes by emphasizing the relational and dynamic nature of authentic leadership and its distinct differences from other leadership theories.