%0 Book
%A Britta Tondock
%D 2014
%C Hamburg, Deutschland
%I Diplom.de
%@ 9783961161966
%T 'Does Self-Compassion increase the Authenticity of a leader?'
%B How Self-Compassion can enhance Authentic Leadership Development
%U https://m.diplom.de/document/273528
%X In the face of today’s business challenges, the demand for a more genuine leadership style is arising. Authentic Leadership as a way to authentically relate to oneself and others is meant to create meaning, trust and confidence amongst followers. At the same time, the Buddhist concept of Self-Compassion is becoming popular in the Western academic world. This study offers first insights into the relationship between Authentic Leadership and Self-Compassion. Theoretical similarities and connections between the two constructs are being presented. An online study (N=50) got conducted, asking young professionals from the international student organization ‘AIESEC’ about Authentic Leadership attributes and self-compassionate behaviours. Data analysis showed a weak positive correlation between Authentic Leadership and Self-Compassion. Methodical limitations of the study are being demonstrated. Implications for Authentic Leadership research and practice are being discussed, concluding that Self-Compassion could enhance the theoretical operationalization of authenticity as well as the intense process of Authentic Leadership Development.
%K does, self-compassion, authenticity, authentic, leadership, development
%G Englisch