Lesson 2: Live Authentically * The single most important quality of Leadership* “ Being True to Yourself. An inner clarity centered in core beliefs, Grounded in ethics, and hones through reflection. A sense of purpose, pursued with Integrity.

AUTHENTIC? What does it mean to be AUTHENTIC?  “Conforming to fact and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief; not counterfeit or copied.”  The authentic person is reliable because their inner values and motivations are clear.  “Knowing and staying true to ones authentic Self is the foundation of Leadership”

An Authentic Leader  Ensures his/her values are consistent with a high standard of fairness and ethics  Demonstrates behavior that aligns with his/her values  Accepts responsibility for his/her actions  Embraces opportunities with optimism  Believes in his/her potential

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“ A leader knows their values and remains true to them”  Values =Principles that define/determine your moral/ethical behavior.  Values govern the way we behave, communicate and interact with others  Beliefs are concepts that we hold to be true.  Beliefs derive from your values.

 Value  Reaction Cycle  VALUE Work Ethic BELIEF All successful people have work ethic and are financially stable. Opinion All “good/smart” people do their best at work and have a successful financially stable life. Reaction Have an adverse outlook on the homeless, unemployed, and people who struggle at work. Are validated by their jobs. Perception If you don’t have a job you are lazy, have no common sense and deserve to be in you circumstances

How to become Authentic?  Identify your values and passions  Identify ethical behavior  Identify role models that have the same values and passions  Spend time reflecting on weather your actions are consistent with your values.  Identify areas that you need growth in  Commit to your own physical well being.

An Authentic Leader: Is ethical and honest in all circumstances Delivers on commitments Accepts responsibility for behavior Can describe personal values and how they fit with life choices Has a better sense of self that integrates body, mind and spirit.