Interpersonal Definition of Authentic Leadership (Eagly,2005)
Leadership is created by leaders and followers together (Eagly, 2005), leader must attain "buy-in"
from followers
Authentic leadership
a focus on if the leader is genuine, Can be developed over time, goes beyond traits and relational
approach to leadership, includes moral values and honesty components, newer approach/ findings
tentative, somewhat unclear
Intrapersonal definition of Authentic leadership
Leadership based on self-concept and how self-concept relates to actions (Shamir & Eliam, 2005)
takes life story into play, followers need to see leader as legitamate
Developmental definition of authentic leadership
Leadership can be nurtured, and develops over a lifetime (Avolio & Gardner, 2005)
Can be triggered by major life events
Leader behavior is grounded in positive psychological qualities and strong ethics
four components of Authentic leadership (Avolio & Gardner, 2005)
(Avolio & Gardner, 2005)
self awareness
Internalized moral perspective
Balanced processing
Relational transparency
self awareness
Reflecting on core values, identity, emotions, motives
Awareness of and trusting your own feelings
Internalized moral perspective
self regulatory process whereby individuals use their internal moral standards and values to guide
their behavior rather than allow outside pressures to control them (northhouse)Self-regulatory
process using internal moral standards to guide behavior
Balanced processing
indivdual's ability to analyize info objectively and explore other ppl.'s opinions before making a
decision. a self regulatory behavior. (northhouse)
Relational transparency
being open &honest in presenting one's true self to others (northhouse)
meaning
guiding values principals and ethics