1. LEADERSHIP AND AUTHENTICITY
This case flyer and the accompanying article1
enables a discussion on the long researched concept
of leadership and the role of authenticity in creating influential leaders. It provides a platform to
debate on whether authenticity is an innate value or can it be developed? In a world, where
airbrushed and ersatz leadership styles are no longer welcome, authenticity has emerged as a
much sought after quality. Leaders, in general, and business leaders in particular, are expected to
put forth their authentic and real self.This, however, is by no means an easy feat to attain. What
are the reasons behind the growing popularity of authentic leaders? How does self-awareness
help in nurturing authenticity? Imitating or copying a successful leadership style does not qualify
as authentic leadership. Is it possible to nurture authenticity as a quality?
Pedagogical Objectives
• To understand authenticity as a leadership trait
• To discuss how authenticity can be practiced and mastered
• To debate on the relationship between the power to influence and authentic leadership
ABSTRACT
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1
Sudhanshu Palsule, “Mastery in Sport, Leadership Comes With Authenticity”, The Economic Times, December 17th
2013