Appendix A
RESEARCH STUDY ON DEVELOPMENT OF AUTHENTIC LEADERS
Our research question: “How does one become and remain an authentic leader?”

Research Team

Bill George, Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School.
Diana Mayer, MBA, Harvard Business School.
Andrew McLean, Ph.D., Research Associate, Harvard Business School.
Peter Sims, MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Definition of “Authentic Leader”

The five dimensions of authentic leadership:
• Pursuing purpose with passion
• Practicing solid values
• Leading with heart
• Establishing connected relationships
• Demonstrating self-discipline
Authentic leaders are genuine people who are true to themselves and to what they believe. Rather than letting the expectations of others ...

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