Authentic leadership isn’t a new concept, however. Bill George wrote Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value in 2003 and Harvard Business Review published an abbreviated article, Authentic Leadership, by Bill George, Peter Sims, Andrew McLean, and Diana Mayer in 2007. The concept has steadily grown in popularity, because it resonates and it produces positive results.
My core values are Family, Respect, Education, Service and Adventure, not necessarily in that order. Why does that matter? Clarity about my core values helps me make decisions that allow me to fulfill my purpose and enjoy my life. It contributes to my professional success and personal happiness.