Authentic leaders show to others that they genuinely desire to understand their own leadership to serve others more effectively (George, 2010). From a theoretical and practical research view as well as one who exemplifies Authentic Leadership, Dr. Martin L. King Jr.;the constructs and development of Authentic Leadership; and a training component...you will be able to understand your authenticity!

1. Authentic Leadership
JONES, KUEHN, MARQUISE, & WESLEY

2. Authentic Leadership
Authentic Leadership –
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“Owning one’s personal experiences, be they
thoughts, emotions, needs, preferences, or beliefs, processes captured by
the injunction to know oneself” and behaving in accordance with the true
self (Harter, 2002, p. 382).
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Authentic leaders show to others that they genuinely desire to understand
their own leadership to serve others more effectively (George, 2010).

3. 10 Things Authentic Leaders Do
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By: Robin Sharma
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcnR8ixTufk
This video highlights the magnificent characteristics of an authentic leader

4. Theoretical vs. Practical Research
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Theoretical - What makes an authentic leader?
Vs.
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Practical – What happens in companies led by an authentic leader?

5. Self-awareness
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Who are you?
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Who are you when no one is looking?
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What are your strengths and limitations?

6. Relational Transparency
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Building a relationship with candid foundation
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Truthfully imminent
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Free to share ideas, challenges, and opinions without judgment

7. Internalized Moral Perspective
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Authentic Leaders have the ability to do what is right vs. what is best
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Ethics – moral principles that govern a person’s behavior
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Morals – principles of right and wrong in behavior
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Principles - a moral rule or belief that helps you know what is right and
wrong and that influences your actions

8. Balanced Processing
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Decision-Making Process
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Collective Efficacy
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How do we build >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>?

9. Authentic Leader - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Humanitarian, Activist, Civil Rights Leader – Authentic Leader

10. The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
1929 - 1968

11. Authentic Leadership - Development
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Authentic Leadership is derived from related leadership theories that guide
potential leaders towards charismatic, transformational, spiritual, and
servant leadership terminology
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The fundamental of authenticity focuses on the theory of optimal selfesteem which identifies the four core elements of authenticity:
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Self-Awareness
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Relational Transparency
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Internalized Moral Perspective
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Balanced Processing

12. Welcome to the Art of Authentic Leadership
Welcome to the Art of Authentic Leadership
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The Art of Authentic Leadership Training Manual provides a basis to explore how personal
experiences shape the way you serve others and own your passage of leadership –
authentic leadership. Every person has a story, a story to be told, and a story to be
accepted.
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In Authentic Leadership, autonomy is being who you are at all times in every situation;
whether people stand with you or having to stand alone.
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Your story reflects the person you see in the mirror as you pursue leadership with
confidence in an ever changing global society.
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You are aware of your strengths and areas of improvement to lead in the most effective
manner possible. A leader’s sense of who they are does not depend on
membership, work roles, or other social indicators of identity (Zaleznik, 2010).
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Whether in formal or informal settings all of you are leaders…leaders who are passionate
and led by the merits of the heart.

13. The Art of Authentic Leadership
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Creating strong and sustainable relationships in serving others.
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Being yourself…being the person you were created to be.

14. The Art of Authentic Leadership
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Authentic Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaire
In the Authentic Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaire, you will have the ability to answer questions
pertaining to the four components; self-awareness, internalized moral perspective
(ethical/moral), balanced processing, and relational transparency (transparency) Northouse, P.G. (2010).
Leadership: Theory and practice, 5th ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
There are no right or wrong responses. Use the following scale when responding to each statement by
writing the number from the scale below that you feel most accurately symbolizes your response to the
statement.
Key
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1= Strongly Disagree
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2 = Disagree
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3 = Neutral
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4 = Agree
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5 = Strongly Agree

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Scoring
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1. Sum the responses on items 1, 5, 9, and 13 (self-awareness).
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2. Sum the responses on items 2, 6, 10, and 14 (internalized moral perspective) or (ethical/moral).
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3. Sum the responses on items 3, 7, 11, and 15 (balanced processing).
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4. Sum the responses on items 4, 8, 12, and 16 (relational transparency) or (transparency).
Total Scores
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Self-Awareness: ______ Internalized Moral Perspective: _____ Balanced Processing: _____ Relational Transparency: _____
Scoring Interpretation
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This self-assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your authentic leadership by assessing four components of the
process: self-awareness, internalized moral perspective, balanced processing, and relational transparency. This
questionnaire will give you a clear understanding of your strengths and needs for improvements in each category. Your
authentic leadership scores are: high = 16-20 and low= 15 and below. Scores in the higher range specify stronger
authentic leadership while scores in the lower range specify a need for improvement.
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There are a total of 16 questions; 8 questions each on the next two slides

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Question
1. I can list my
three greatest
weaknesses.
2. My actions
reflect my
core values.
3. I seek
others’
opinions
before
making up my
own mind.
4. I openly
share my
feelings with
others.
5. I can list my
three greatest
strengths.
6. I do not
allow group
pressure to
control me.
7. I listen
closely to the
ideas of those
who disagree
with me.
8. I let others
know who I
truly am as a
person.
1
2
3
4
5

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9. I seek
feedback as
a way of
understandin
g who I really
am as a
person.
10. Other
people know
where I stand
on
controversial
issues.
11. I do not
emphasize
my own point
of view at the
expense of
others.
12. I rarely
present a
“false” front to
others.
13. I accept
the feelings I
have about
myself.
14. My morals
guide what I
do as a
leader.
15. I listen
very carefully
to the ideas of
others before
making
decisions.
16. I admit my
mistakes to

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Please take this time to reflect on the past exercise and devise an action plan
to build on your strengths and create competencies towards the areas
needing improvement.

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Component
SelfAwareness
Internalized
Moral
Perspective
Balanced
Processing
Relational
Transparency
Task
Due Date
Status

20. Componenth
e
SelfAwareness
Internalized
Moral
Perspective
Balanced
Processing
Relational
Transparency
Task
Due Date
Status

21. The Art of Authentic Leadership
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How can you utilize the 9 personal capacities of authentic leadership to
be effective in leading diverse people and environments?

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Defining Words: Description of Authentic Leadership
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Purpose ~ genuine existence
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Values ~ genuine regard
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Heart ~ genuine love and compassion
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Relationships ~ genuine bond
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Self-Discipline ~ genuine training of oneself
Please list your description of Authentic Leadership in relation to the diversity
of the world you will meet in this work.

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Authentic Connection
Working with our restrictive beliefs permits us to host a level of mindfulness in
ourselves to make the connection.
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What prevents you from creating the connection?
It’s not our differences that divide us. It’s our judgments about each other
that do. ~ Margaret Wheatley
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What do you dislike or fear about people?

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Time Management
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Authentic Leaders are genuine in the way they prioritize their time without
over committing to personal or professional projects. Authentic leaders
understand the need to carefully devise a plan that reflects a
manageable schedule. Authentic leaders devote their time to projects
that have potential to sustain in consideration of identifying when there is
a need to take a break.
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Follow this link >>>>> http://www.studygs.net/schedule/ to a time
management exercise that determines how you spend a 24-hour day
(Joseph Landsberger, Study Guide & Strategies)

25. The Art of Authentic Leadership
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Tally your time below:
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Classes _____
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Studying _____
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Sleeping _____
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Exercise/Sports _____
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Work/Internship _____
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Family Commitments _____
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Personal Care/Grooming _____
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Meal Preparation/Eating/Clean-up _____
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Relaxing/TV/Video Games, etc. (alone) _____
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Socializing/Entertainment (w/friends) _____
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Other _____

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Now that you have completed this time management exercise, is there a
need to make any revisions?
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DO NOT BURN YOURSELF OUT!
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Take a look in the mirror and greet the Authentic Leader you see…..

27. Special Thanks
Special thanks to:
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The Science of Practice & Leadership Project Group 3 ~ Authentic Leadership –
Governors State University Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership
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Dr. Stephen Wagner ~ Advisor and Instructor – LEAD 9102 Theory Ethics of
Leadership
The Art of Authentic Leadership Training Manual was designed with you in
mind….to channel your thoughts, ideas, and experiences reflecting your
leadership – authentic leadership. We all have the ability to lead if the space is
provided for us to do so. Our development of authentic leadership begins in the
dynamics of your family within various settings. All of our experiences has shaped
us into the people we are today. Take hold of your authenticity!

28. Reflection
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Take a look in the mirror and greet the Authentic Leader you see…..

29. Quote by…Lao Tzu
He
who controls others may
be powerful, but he who
has mastered himself is
mightier still. ~ Lao Tzu

30. References
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George, B. (2010). Authentic Leadership. In J. M. (Ed.), Leadership Classsics (pp.
574-583). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press.
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Harter, S. (2002). Authencity. In C. &. Snyder, Handbook of positive psychology
(pp. 382-394). London: Oxford University Press.
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Landsberger, J. (n.d.). Time Management. Retrieved from Study Guides and
Strategies: Developing a schedule: http://www.studygs.net/schedule/
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Northouse, P. (2010). Leadership: Theory and practice (5th ed). Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage. Retrieved from
http://authenticleadershipblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/authenticleadership-questionnaire.pdf
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Zaleznik, A. (2010). Managers and leader: Are they different? In J. M.
(Ed.), Leadership Classics (pp. 86-98). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press.