Define authentic leadership and recognise its consistent characteristics in yourself and others
Explore what authentic leadership means in practice and use structured self-checks, a decision scenario and two real case studies to assess, and grow, just how authentic your own leadership is. Across seven modules you will work through the five I's, self-awareness, your own life story, staying true to yourself under pressure, and twelve practices for continuing to develop.
What you will be able to do
- Define authentic leadership and recognise its consistent characteristics in yourself and others
- Apply the five I's, insight, initiative, influence, impact and integrity, to assess a leader's authenticity
- Build self-awareness, transparency and balanced processing as the components of authentic leadership
- Connect your own life story to the values that shape your leadership
- Stay true to your values under pressure without losing yourself to different roles
- Use the twelve ways to grow your authenticity to keep developing over time
What is inside
7 modules, 14 lessons, built to be applied at work.
Introduction
- Welcome to authentic leadership5 min
What is authentic leadership, and how authentic are you?
- Defining authentic leadership6 min
- How authentic are you: a self-check7 min
Hallmarks of authentic leadership
- The five I's of authentic leadership7 min
- Self-awareness and your support network6 min
Exploring your own authenticity
- Your life story and authenticity6 min
- Living authentically6 min
Managing and evaluating your authentic leadership
- How others perceive your authenticity6 min
- Staying authentic under pressure7 min
Growing and developing your authenticity
- Twelve ways to grow your authenticity7 min
- Background, culture and authenticity6 min
Case studies and final thoughts
- Learning from authentic lives6 min
- Final thoughts and your commitment6 min
- Course review: final quiz8 min
A credential you can prove
Finish the course and earn a 1.5 CPD hours certificate with its own public verification page. Share it on LinkedIn or attach it to an application; anyone can check it.
Taught by someone who does the work
Education leadership consultant, Promoting Excellence Ltd
- Promoting Excellence Ltd, education leadership consultants
- Specialist in inclusive and adaptive teaching
Peter Rushton is an education leadership consultant with Promoting Excellence Ltd. He works with schools and colleges to develop inclusive cultures and excellent mixed ability teaching, drawing on the latest Ofsted framework and Education Endowment Foundation research.