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Leaders often wonder if their followers are looking for a leader who is stalwart or compassionate in dealing with issues or problems, but a leader might better ask themselves, 'Is my leadership style authentic'.Summary
This article by Tiffany Danko and Susan Vroman, writing for Fast Company, makes the following points:
- The biggest factor in deciding how to lead should not be external but internal.
- While ‘authentic leadership’ has no clear definition, core themes include self-awareness and relational transparency.
- The consensus holds that authentic leaders do what comes naturally to them.
Point to consider: Doing what comes naturally might not be what your followers need.
References
Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:
- LEADERSHIP STYLES 01: COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- Women in Leadership Podcast Series: COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
References from the Web:
- OCT 2021 The toxic side of authentic leadership—The Guardian
- MAY 2022 Authentic Leadership: What Is It and Why is it Important?—Entrepreneur
