“Can you see the real me?” A self-based model of authentic leader and follower development

To address present and future leadership needs, a model of authentic leader and follower development is proposed and examined with respect to its relationship to veritable, sustainable follower performance. The developmental processes of leader and follower self-awareness and self-regulation are emp...

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Published in:The Leadership quarterly 2005-06, Vol.16 (3), p.343-372
Main Authors: Gardner, William L., Avolio, Bruce J., Luthans, Fred, May, Douglas R., Walumbwa, Fred
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Authentic followership
Authentic leadership development
Behavior
Engaged organizational climate
Leadership
Professional relationships
Self-awareness
Self-regulation
Studies
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Summary:To address present and future leadership needs, a model of authentic leader and follower development is proposed and examined with respect to its relationship to veritable, sustainable follower performance. The developmental processes of leader and follower self-awareness and self-regulation are emphasized. The influence of the leader's and followers' personal histories and trigger events are considered as antecedents of authentic leadership and followership, as well as the reciprocal effects with an inclusive, ethical, caring and strength-based organizational climate. Positive modeling is viewed as a primary means whereby leaders develop authentic followers. Posited outcomes of authentic leader–follower relationships include heightened levels of follower trust in the leader, engagement, workplace well-being and veritable, sustainable performance. Testable propositions and directions for exploring them are presented and discussed.
ISSN:1048-9843
1873-3409
DOI:10.1016/j.leaqua.2005.03.003