Six Habits of Authentic Leaders

Authentic leaders continuously practice deep reflection to understand and regulate their emotions. 

Rather than just being transparent, authentic leaders practice radical openness. They share not only their successes but also their failures and uncertainties. They foster a culture where mistakes are learning opportunities. 

Authentic leaders make ethical decisions guided by their core values. 

Authentic leaders strive to act in alignment with their values.  Yet their principles may evolve as they grow through experiences and reflections. 

Authentic leaders consider the emotional undercurrents in interactions and strive to respond accordingly. 

Authentic leaders cultivate ecosystems. They recognize the interdependence of all organizational systems and members and consider these systems of people and processes when they seek change. 

These habits can contribute to a deeply human, engaging, and productive organizational culture. And guess what - anyone can practice the six habits of authentic leaders. Our complex organizations need every one of us to be authentic leaders.