Am I really a leader? Read Case 9.1 in your textbook and answer the following problems in 150 to 175 words.

1. Authentic leadership is comprised of four factors - self-awareness, internalized moral perspective, balanced processing, and relational transparency. Describe each of these and how each are important to leadership.

2. Learning about one's self is an essential step in becoming an authentic leader. Describe your self-awareness as a leader or as a follower. Would you make an effective authentic leader? Why or why not?

3. Do you agree with the strengths of authentic leadership? Why or why do you agree more with the criticisms?