Basic Concepts Of Authentic Leadership

BASIC CONCEPTS OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Authentic Leadership is a leader who is able to create a healthy and secure work environment by using psychology as a mediator variable for each individual in the organization optimally (Andamari, 2019). Authentic leadership theory contains positive psychological capacity in the form of self-confidence, optimism, hope and being able to adapt to the environment in any situation as the main strength of a leader. According to Walumbwa (in Winbaktianur & Sutono, 2019) authentic leadership has four aspects of selfawarenes, relational transparency, balanced processing, internalized moral perspective. Authentic Leadership is influenced by several factors. According to Budiharto (2006) authentic leadership is influenced by four things, namely: a.). Positive self-concept and emotional intelligence, b). Integrity and learning goal orientation, c). Self esteem and self evaluation (self monitoring), d). Past positive relationships and past positive behavior. CHAPTER II DISCUSSION A. Subject matter Basic concepts of Authentic Leadership which include understanding, aspects and factors that influence authentic leaderships and their implementation in organizations. B. Competencies to be achieved a. Students can understand the basic concepts of authentic leadership b. Students are able to make their own definition of authentic leadership c. Students are able to analyze the implementation of authentic leadership in organizations C. Study Guidelines a. Be present on time for the Educational Leadership Course b. Learning begins with reading basmallah and praying together, led by the lecturer or one of the students c. Listen to directions from the lecturer regarding the learning that will be carried out d. Listen to the delivery of material from each group well e. Students are required to be active in discussions and questions and answers. Student activeness can be reflected when giving responses, asking questions, or refuting answers. f. Lecturers provide additions and reinforcement to the material presented g. The lesson is closed by saying hamdallah D. Content or Content of Learning Materials a. Definition of Authentic Leadership Authentic Leadership is a leader who is able to create a healthy and secure work environment by using psychology as a mediator variable for each individual in the organization optimally (Andamari, 2019). Authentic leadership theory contains positive psychological capacity in the form of self-confidence, optimism, hope and being able to adapt to the environment in any situation as the main strength of a leader. Capacity. This capacity will increase self-awareness and self-regulation in the actions of leaders (Andin Andiyasari and Ardiningtiyas Pitaloka, 2010). According to Gigol (2020), the core of authentic leadership theory is the concept of authenticity, which is an expression of activities consistent with true identity. Authentic leadership as a construct is built on many underlying dimensions. Authentic leadership is defined as "a process that derives from both psychological capacities and a highly developed organizational context, resulting in greater selfawareness and self-regulated positive behaviors on the part of leaders and peers, fostering self-development. Authentic leadership not only relies on psychological capabilities to achieve positive outcomes, but it also has a highly developed view of the organizational context, all of which results in self-development for both the leader and his/her colleagues Walumbwa, Luthas and Avolio (in Christensen et al., 2017). Andamari, (2019) Authentic leadership is the behavior of leaders who have positive psychological capacity and knowledge so as to produce selfawereness, moral perspective, balanced processing and relational transparency to help their employees' self-development. Authentic leadership is defined as "a process that comes from both psychological capacity and a highly developed organizational context that results in greater self-awareness and positive self-regulated behavior. So an authentic leader not only relies on his/her own abilities but he/she relies on his/her psychological abilities to achieve positive results. Authentic leaders have highly developed thinking in an organizational context Christensen et al (2017). Authentic leadership is very aware of the value of life and its beliefs, confident, genuine, reliable and trustworthy, focused on developing the strengths of its followers, expanding the thinking of its followers, and creating a positive and pleasant organizational atmosphere. Authentic leadership is motivating themselves to do what is right and fair for followers, creating the type of relationship with followers that includes high mutual trust, open and honest communication, having a common goal that has positive value (Winbaktianur & Sutono, 2019). According to Rego et al (in Heru & Haryokusumo, 2018) the concept of authentic leadership is developed on the basis of attitudes and behaviors is developed on the basis of the attitudes and behaviors of leaders who positively influence their followers and models that incorporate positive organizational behavior. Based on several definitions above, it can be concluded that authentic leadership is a leader who has the ability to himself with positive morals and ethics, is fair, aware of the situation, has hope, and applies psychological science to achieve positive results with the aim of influencing his followers by creating a healthy organizational environment and creating good relationships with his followers. b. Aspects of Authentic Leadership According to Walumbwa (in Winbaktianur & Sutono, 2019) authentic leadership has four aspects of selfawarenes, relational transparency, balanced processing, internalized moral perspective. 1). Self Awarenes is the way a person views and understands himself from time to time. In addition, understanding the strengths and weaknesses that are owned. This includes gaining insight into themselves based on other people's perspectives. 2). Relational Transparency is the follower's perception of the leader's behavior that presents himself authentically in interacting with others, not self-image or self-distortion. For example, a leader who shows his nature in a genuine or original way and without being made up with the intention of imaging and seeking attention. For example, a leader admits the mistakes he has made. 3). Balanced Processing is to show a leader who objectively analyzes all relevant information and data before making a decision. For example, a leader when making a decision looks at various points of view and analyzes various information. 4). Internalized Moral Perspective is a subordinate's description of the superior regarding internalization and self-regulation, meaning that if the superior makes a decision, the decision is in accordance with self-regulation or does not conflict with the moral values he adheres to. For example, leaders who make decisions based on established moral / ethical value standards. c. Factors Affecting Authentic Leadership Authentic Leadership is influenced by several factors. According to Budiharto (2006) authentic leadership is influenced by four things, namely: a a) Positive self-concept and emotional intelligence. Leaders who have a positive selfconcept and high emotional intelligence will have better self-awareness. Leaders who are more self-aware will have better self-acceptance, higher autonomy, more positive relationships with others, and be happier. b) Leaders with high integrity and learning goal orientation will show more balanced and unbiased information processing. Leaders who engage in unbiased processing will more accurately interpret the task at hand, better estimate their ability to solve problems, and find situations that allow more challenges to learn. c) Self esteem and self evaluation (self monitoring). Leaders who are not easily influenced by other people's comments will more easily show more authentic behavior. d) Past positive relationships and past positive behavior. Leaders who have more positive relationships and positive behavior in childhood and adolescence, will more easily behave authentically. d. 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. CHAPTER III CLOSURE A. Conclusion 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 show and develop his leadership style that suits his nature and personality. A leader who has an authentic leadership type will encourage better selfawareness 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. B. Suggestions From the discussion above, the authors can only suggest that readers further study the concept of authentic leadership by reading other sources such as books, journals, papers, essays and others.