'Does Self-Compassion increase the Authenticity of a leader?'

How Self-Compassion can enhance Authentic Leadership Development

von Britta Tondock

92 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Arbeits-, Wirtschafts- und Organisationspsychologie
• ISBN: 9783842872851
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 04.06.2014
• Größe: 210 x 148 mm
• Verlag: Diplom.de