Randy Pausch (October 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) was an American professor of computer science, human-computer interaction, and design at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pausch learned that he had pancreatic cancer in September 2006, and in August 2007, he was given a terminal diagnosis: "3 to 6 months of good health left".

Based on your viewing of the Ted Talk "Last Lecture" and the resources provided in this module, respond to the following prompts to assessRandy Pausch as an authentic leader.

1. Authentic leaders do not fake their leadership. Support your response with evidence from the readings.
2. Authentic leaders lead from conviction. Support your response with evidence from the readings.
3. Authentic leaders are leaders whose actions are based on their values and convictions. Support your response with evidence from the readings.
4. Leadership develops out of a struggle. Evaluate this statement: Leadership development is attributed to crucibles, or defining experiences, usually ordeals that transformed a person.
5. What is your life story of authentic leadership?