How To Be An Authentic Leader: 5 Key Traits For Impactful Leadership
PeopleTek News, Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Does it matter if you're viewed as an authentic leader? The answer is a resounding yes!
Studies show that leaders that are viewed as authentic inspire trust and loyalty, they build strong and lasting relationships, and their team members strive to be higher performers with a desire to achieve team goals.
Bill George, author, former CEO at Medtronic, and Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School says 'authentic leaders are driven by a moral and ethical purpose and never lose sight of their core values and principles. They lead with their hearts, cultivate long-term relationships and demonstrate excellence through self-discipline'.
In his book Authentic Leadership, Mr. George defines 5 dimensions of leadership that he feels true leaders must develop.