Foundations of Management

Abstract

Every person can empower and inspire other people. It is upon the individual to have the will to devote him/ her to individual development and growth as a leader. Authentic leaders control their story in a manner that allows them to view themselves as individual learning from his experience rather than a passive observer of life (George et al., 2007). Therefore, they make time to analyze past experiences and reflect on what lesson to learn from these experiences. One's experiences build a leader; the perception and attitude towards every situation in life have a significant impact on leadership and management. This paper analyzes the path one needs to take to be an authentic leader and analyzes the article as a basis for leadership development.