New Trend in Global Environment Authenticity

Question: Write about theNew Trend in Global Environmentfor Authenticity. Answer: Leadership: The Authenticity Paradox pp. Authenticity is a word that is used to describe any original work and not a copy. When leadership is used in describing leadership, it provides other areas of leadership that are usually seen as challenges. For example, the idea of becoming true to oneself when it comes to leadership with regard to work experience, discovering the self-qualities and disclosing thoughts and feeling. All of these areas are usually risky and require various qualities of the leader. In this manner, an authentic leader is one that is more interested in the empowerment of employees and does not only look at money and personal power(Ibarra, 2015). They are also guided by the compassion and the heard to do just about everything. As much as many authentic leaders may be having their self-made abilities, it is important to note that anyone in the right environment is able to be an authentic leader as much as they put more effort in it and practices the different forms of leadership(Gunderman Maas, 2014). This type leader need to be more dedicated to the continued personal growth and committed to establishing a lasting relationship among organisations. Authenticity in Leadership In todays world of management , authenticity is necessary for various reasons. First it enables people to make a more radical and frequent change in the way that people work. As people strive to improve in the game, it becomes clear that they need to be firm with themselves, this enables people to manage their choices and progress towards managerial goals(Champy, 2009). However, when looking at ways to change the way work is done, a very rigid concept about oneself becomes a major anchor which keeps people from sailing ahead. Also when it comes to the global environment, many people work with people that do not share the different expectations and cultural norms on how they need to behave(Walumbwa, et al., 2008). It can also seem as if people have chosen between what they expect and thus look at what feels to be authentic and what is not. Also, when it comes to the global environment, identities of people is always full of ubiquitous connectivity and the social media. It looks at the ways that we present ourselves in the global business, this does not only look at the leaders as executives but as people working with people who are in need of their experiences and interests. This is very vital in the issue of leadership. In addition, when curating a persona which is out there for all in order to meet the needs of the self. Other characteristics entail being able to aim higher event in situations where they face criticism. An authentic leader should be able to convince oneself that dysfunctional aspects of the nature of leadership often come with the prices of being effective in different ways. This for example a person working in a food company as a production manager received direct reports that gives him the lowest of marks in a 360 review with regard to his emotional intelligence when handling other employees, empowering others and team building(Gardiner, et al., 2005). One of the reasons for this might be the person was hard in accepting criticism. For example, causing and outburst every time they are faced with challenges at work, destabilization effect of his mood changes for the people who are around him. This makes this kind of leader a failure i n authenticity. Characteristic of Authentic Leadership Insight In most cases, people look at insight as a vision, that has its reference to the future. As much as leaders have a vision for the organisation, the need more to effectively perform. in a passage of the bible, there is a discussion about King David and his army. Where the men of Issachar, said they understood the times and knew what it was needed from them for Israel ( 1 chronicles 12.32). this is the brief meaning of insight. In addition, it is important for leaders to have a lot of wisdom in the changing global environment, the also need to be discerning for the present. The should be able to gain clarity, look at complex situation and determine the right course of action(Gardiner, et al., 2005). One such leader was Steve jobs who showed authentic leadership in the recent decades as he returned as the CEO of Apple. During this time the Apple company was in a total administrative mess, however he used his insight to rejuvenate the business and dominate the computer industry. Initiative As a leader in the modern business, it is important be on the front. This means that leaders are not people who sit on the sidelines. They will not be seen to ask other people what they need to do or what they are not willing to do themselves. Instead, a good leader is the one that leads by example(Gardiner, et al., 2005). In this manner, good leaders are distinguished from those who lead by theories and while sitting. Influence A real leader should be one that has the power to influence people with what they have. It is natural for people to always be drawn to values and vision as they usually have the ability to gather a following or be able to take people to one direction. In addition, this influence should be able to create difference(Champy, 2009). These people are usually instrumental in creating a lasting change and real. If this does not happen from them then they cannot be said to be leaders. One leader that was able to create an impact in the society was Martin Luther King Jr. who took over the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery Alabama in 1954. After just about 10 year, he was able to turn the nation to a new philosophy. All through his years he was able to mobilize other organized leaders, activists, rallied more support for his cause and enable the civil rights recognition of people of all races. Up to this moment, King continues to have an impact of peoples lives(Walumbwa, et al., 2008) . Integrity According to the article, most leader are usually not benevolent. A leader is always a leader no matter being a political leader, a business leader or a church leader. They all need to have initiatives, the should influence, they should have an insight and impact(Gardiner, et al., 2005). However, when people look at their legacies and ways of life, they will be able to see that integrity is always an issue. Leaders whos professional lives are not integrated with the highest value, will always have a negative impact in the ways that they conduct their business. Growth of Authentic Leadership The growth of authentic leadership will always entail a shift from good ideas and putting them to various stakeholders. Having leaders that are inexperienced, and especially those who are self-righteous, will often find them process of getting the buy-in as distasteful since it will always be political and artificial as they believe that their work needs to stand on its merit(Ibarra, 2015). According to Ibarra (2015) a lot of managers usually know that their ideas and potential will often go unnoticed especially when they are not doing a better job of selling themselves. In addition, they may not be in a position to do it by themselves. It is important for a leader to keep on building a network that is based on professionalism in what they are able to deliver and how they know. As much as this might not be so smart in the point of building careers, it is able to lift authentic leadership to another level of management. In this manner, authentic leaders should thus be able to draw ins piration from their lives(Walumbwa, et al., 2008). For example, the founder of star buck Howard Schultz was always inspired by the struggles of his fathers poor health that he was able to make Starbucks one of the first American company that provides healthcare options to the part time employees. As an inspired leader, he was also able to used his experience to building a company which was a reflection of his personal value. With it comes to personal growth in authentic leadership, this should be seen on the ground that the leader does not shy off from their own mistakes. They will always work to overcome their shortcomings in every way(Gardiner, et al., 2005). Also when they are facing their weakness and when they refuse to compromise with them, an authentic leader should be one that finds ways that overcome their weaknesses, in the end this makes them as being strong leaders. Conclusion In conclusion, it is always good that an authentic leader is able to depict his or her how style of leadership. However they also need to remember that authentic leadership is about adapting change with regard to the changing circumstances and situations. One should be in a position to delegate issues when necessary and also should not be afraid to change the way that they do things when they are in different situations. Walumbwa, et al., (2008) suggests that it is important for managers to begin developing authentic leadership style by assessing themselves with the above qualities of a an authentic leaders. They qualities are important as they are able to make one understand the practice in their lives, the purpose of leadership, being able to lead in their heart and establish a strong connection with employees. References Champy, J., 2009. Authentic leadership. Leader to Leader, Issue 54, pp. 39-44. Gardiner, W., Avolio, B. Walumba, F., 2005. Authentic leadership theory and practice: origins, effects and development. Elsevier JAI: Oxford. Gunderman, R. Maas, M., 2014. Authentic leadership. Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR, 11(5), p. 518. Ibarra, H., 2015. The Authenticity Paradox. [Online] Available at: https://hbr.org/2015/01/the-authenticity-paradox [Accessed 2 May 2017]. Walumbwa, F. et al., 2008. Authentic Leadership: Development and Validation of a Theory-Based Measure. Journal of Management, 34(1), pp. 89-126.