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How can you become and remain an authentic leader?
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. ''Mark Twain
It continues to surprise us at CEE Global through our Executive Coaching engagements how many leaders attempt to be one way at work, while their "true" personality emerges outside of work. It is surprising when these same leaders seem shocked or confused when their employees don't trust them, don't like them, and can't really wait to work elsewhere.
Authenticity has been explored throughout history, from Greek philosophers to the work of Shakespeare ("To thy own self be true." - Polonius, Hamlet). Authentic leadership has been explored sporadically as part of modern management science, but found its highest levels of acceptance since Bill George's 2003 book, Authentic Leadership. Demystifying Authentic Leadership
But what is authentic leadership? How can you become and remain an authentic leader? Are organizations choosing and developing the right people to lead?
Authentic leaders, according to Bill George, genuinely desire to serve others through their leadership. They are interested in empowering the people they lead to make a difference; more than they are interested in...