The benefits of authentic leadership

Authentic leadership is viewed as an antidote to unethical leadership. An authentic leader will appear more reliable and trustworthy.

In traditional leadership, managers work in a way that does not align with their personal values. This can be perceived as confusing to colleagues and may cause the team to work without direction, reduce satisfaction and lower overall productivity.

Conversely, authentic leadership makes it easier for co-workers to recognise your values, follow your instructions, and understand your expectations.

There are five essential dimensions of an authentic leader: purpose, values, heart, relationships and self-discipline.



Principles when leading a team:

• Define your ethical values and ideals of leaders...