Authentic Leadership

Authentic leadership focuses on leadership that is genuine and real. Whether something is genuine and real may likely be in the mind of the individual evaluating it or experiencing it.

• Examine the usefulness of authentic leadership in organizations by identifying research that supports or refutes authentic leadership as a determinant of organizational or individual success.
• Identify elements of authentic leadership. Describe the behavioral elements that one might objectively see in an authentic leader.
• Include the role of emotional intelligence in authentic leadership.
• explore the concepts, principles, and theories.