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Authentic Leadership
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Intermediate Provider : Laurie Genevish 5 Lessons · 13m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Authentic leadership provides an empowering and effective work environment for employees. Authentic leaders are true to themselves and their values. They lead by example, setting a positive tone for the organization. They communicate transparently and build trust by being consistent in their actions and words. Authentic leaders are also adaptive and self-aware, seeking to understand the perspectives of others. They create an environment in which employees feel safe to express themselves and their ideas, promoting a culture of innovation, creativity, and growth. This leadership style has proven effective in retaining employees, empowering them, and promoting a positive work environment.
These lessons on Authentic Leadership will explore how you can be a more authentic manager within your organization and the benefits of doing so. You’ll learn what the traits of an authentic leader are and how to foster them. Next, you’ll see how you can encourage equity and procedural justice within your workplace. The last lesson will cover how you can accumulate feedback for your performance and reflect on how to become a better leader.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize the five characteristics of authentic leaders and how to foster them
- Lead by example and communicate transparently to build trust within your organization
- Promote a fair work environment through equity and procedural justice
- Create a culture where employees feel safe to express their ideas, encouraging innovation and creativity
- Assess and analyze your own performance as a manager
- Accumulate feedback on your performance and reflect on how to become a better leader
Key Takeaways
- Authentic leaders are true to themselves and their values, leading by example and setting a positive tone for the organization.
- Authentic leaders build trust by communicating transparently and being consistent in their actions and words.
- By being adaptive and self-aware, authentic leaders create an environment where employees feel safe to express their ideas, promoting innovation, creativity, and growth.
- Authentic leadership has proven effective in retaining employees, empowering them, and promoting a positive work environment.
- Encouraging equity and procedural justice contributes to a fair workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for managers who want to become more authentic leaders within their organization and understand the benefits of doing so.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers the traits of an authentic leader and how to foster them, how to encourage equity and procedural justice in the workplace, and how to accumulate feedback on your performance and reflect on becoming a better leader.
What skills will I gain?
You will learn to recognize the five characteristics of authentic leaders, promote a fair work environment, and assess your performance as a manager.
What lessons are included?
The course includes Introduction, Becoming an Authentic Leader, Equity and Procedural Justice, Analyzing Your Management Performance, and Test Your Knowledge.
Why does authentic leadership matter?
Authentic leadership provides an empowering and effective work environment and has proven effective in retaining employees, empowering them, and promoting a positive work environment.
