Implementation of Authentic Leadership

IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP Authentic leadership is a type of leadership that requires a leader to be authentic in which he must be honest with himself. This means that in exercising leadership, a leader who has authentic leadership has a similarity between his behavior and his beliefs. An authentic leader must demonstrate and develop his leadership style in accordance with his nature and personality. Cooper et al (in Komariah, 195) said that in implementing and developing authentic leadership in organizations that teach value systems and in turbulent situations becomes very prominent. In its implementation, a leader who has an authentic leadership type will encourage better self-awareness and have a picture of moral internalization as well as a process of information balance and relational transparency of work between leaders and their members. The result of the manifestation of authentic leadership will usually be the desire of the followers of the organization to do work or tasks according to the leader's orders. A study shows that the perception of an authentic leader from employees to their leaders is positively related to organizational trust and organizational commitment but negatively correlated with organizational cynicism. Authentic leadership is positively related to Leader Member Exchange (LMX) and consequent follower performance. Authentic leadership relies heavily on organizational leaders to provide role models to their members. One example of authentic leadership is the first president, Soekarno, who displayed the appearance of a simple leader and a wise leader. He was a role model whose attitude and behavior made the Indonesian people obey and believe in his leadership. Authentic leadership is a leadership style that emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and to others. It is based on the idea that effective leadership requires a deep understanding of one's values, beliefs, and strengths, and the ability to communicate these in an honest and transparent way. Here are some basic concepts of authentic leadership: Self-awareness: Authentic leaders are highly self-aware and have a deep understanding of their own values, beliefs, and strengths. They are able to reflect on their experiences, emotions, and behaviors and use this self-knowledge to guide their decision-making and interactions with others. Relational transparency: Authentic leaders are open and transparent in their relationships with others. They communicate honestly and directly, share their thoughts and feelings, and are willing to admit mistakes and vulnerabilities. They value feedback and encourage open communication in their teams. Ethical/moral grounding: Authentic leaders are guided by a strong sense of ethics and morality. They are committed to doing what is right and just, and they use their values to guide their decision-making. They are mindful of the impact of their actions on others and on the wider community. Balanced processing: Authentic leaders are able to make decisions based on a balanced consideration of all available information. They seek out diverse perspectives and opinions, and they are open to changing their views based on new evidence. They are not swayed by personal biases or external pressures. Positive psychological capacities: Authentic leaders possess certain positive psychological capacities, such as optimism, resilience, and self-efficacy. They are able to cope with stress and adversity, and they are able to inspire and motivate others to overcome challenges. In summary, authentic leadership is a leadership style that emphasizes self-awareness, relational transparency, ethical/moral grounding, balanced processing, and positive psychological capacities.