Chapter 9-Authentic Leadership Questions and answers

Chapter 9-Authentic Leadership Questions and answers Focus of authentic leadership the leader needs to be honest and genuine 3 characteristics of authentic leadership genuine, lead with conviction, and originality intrapersonal definition leadership based on self-concept and how self-concept realtes to action interpersonal definition leadership is created by leaders and followers together developmental definition can be nurtured over a lifetime, can be triggered by major life events, and the leader needs strong ethics 4 authentic leadership components self-awareness, internalized moral perspective, balanced processing, and relational transparency 5 Characteristics of authentic leaders (Bill George) understand their purpose, strong values, trusting relationships, self-discipline, and act from the heart (mission) Factors that Influence AL Positive psychological capacities, moral reasoning capacities(Kholberg), and critical life events Practical and prescriptive approach to authentic leadership George's 5 characterisitcs theoretical approach to AL 4 attributes and critical life events Strengths of AL provides a map, explicit moral dimension that is needed in an uncertain world, can be measured (ALQ), and can be learned by anyone Criticisms of AL In the formative stages, moral component is unclear, and the link in positive organizational outcomes is unclear Application of AL it is a lifelong process, HR can use this in potential leaders, people do the "right" thing, and critical life events shape greater authenticity