This book presents the first evidence-based approach to Authentic Leadership Development. It is based on a group-coaching format that brings together small groups of leaders to discuss personally significant leadership issues generally not explored in usual leadership development. The book starts with an overview of the idea of authenticity and its philosophical roots, and explains how this informs the past/present/future group-coaching approach to Authentic Leadership Development.
Key Features
- Statistical and conceptual evidence of the program’s efficacy.
- Explores how the social processes within the group positively impact and develop the leader’s self-concept.
- Details how leaders change and grow as a result of group-coaching.
- Questions the notion of ethics and morals in Authentic Leadership.
- Critically re-appraises the idea of leadership development evaluation.
- Illustrates the development of leaders that are conscious, competent, confident, and congruent.
Additional Information
The qualitative analysis presented in the book illustrates that these four overarching categories are made up of seven further key leadership attributes that are developed, which include an enhanced Strategic Orientation, increased Confidence and Clarity, and greater Management Mindfulness, among others. The book also features personal vignettes throughout, which illustrate how individual leaders have effectively applied these newly developed attributes in their leadership roles.
Specifications
An Evidence-based Approach to Authentic Leadership Development represents essential reading for leaders who want to engage in a ‘proven’ form of leadership development.
