Authentic Leadership Questions and answers

Authentic Leadership Questions and answers What is the distinction between authentic and transformational leadership? - transformational leadership focuses on transforming and changing people, influencing them to accomplish more than is usually expected of them - authentic leadership is focusing on whether the leadership that is present is real and genuine (think of this as more of a mutual relationship with the leaders and their peers as compared to transformational where the leader is concerned with improving performance of their followers) What are the five key components of authentic leader? - understand their purpose - strong values about the right thing to do - establish trusting relationships - demonstrate self-discipline and act on their values - passionate about their mission What are the STRENGTHS of authentic relationship? - more of a soft boundary around leadership and more transparent - people want trusting leaders that they can be loyal and committed to - high morals - emphasizes that this type of leadership can be learned behavior over time *** What are the CRITICISMS about authentic leadership? - theory is still in development - difficult to measure authenticity from the perception of self vs. others - feasibility of being genuine at all times What professional organization used authentic leadership as part of the standard of healthy work environment? AACN- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses !!! What are the impacts of authentic leadership to new graduate nurses? - creates enviroment that optimizes match b/t NGN and expectations of reality of work enviroment - strengthens confidence of NGN - protective against burnout What are the five key characteristics of authentic leadership? - understand their purpose - strong values about the right thing to do - establish trusting relationships - demonstrate self-discipline and act on their values - passionate about their mission