The purpose of this study is to
explain the concept of authentic leadership. Authentic
leadership includes something that has growing rapidly in the
last two decades, and it is interesting to discuss. Authentic
leadership as a pattern of leader behavior that utilizes and
enhances positive psychological capacity and a positive ethical
climate, to foster greater self-awareness, internalized moral
perspective, balanced information processing, and relational
transparency from leaders who work with followers, encourage
positive self-development. In its implementation authentic
leadership is a leader who is able to be honest with himself and
followers. Authentic leaders must be aware of themselves and
be able to foster self-awareness of their employees to work
optimally.
Keywords: authentic leadership, organization