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The combination of thoughts and understanding of the theory lead our group to think that authentic leadership is a good theory, appropriate and ideal. We agree to the fresh and enhanced concepts of the theory although they may be hard to turn into practice. The theory proposed that an attribute of a leader is being able to utilize self-regulatory processes (self- awareness, balanced processing, authentic behaviors and rational transparency) so that decisions and behaviors will be parallel with core values, emotions, motives and goals therefore influencing followers through consistency and integrity. Wong stated that authentic leadership is making a difference in organizations by helping people to find meaning and worth at work, build optimism and commitment among followers, encourage transparent relationships that build trust, and promote inclusive and positive ethical environment. All constitute to realizing that the work is necessary in the satisfaction of career growth and essential to the organization.
There are numerous points of interest in the theory. Authentic leadership is highlighted in this synthesis as: self-regulation, self-awareness, trusting relationships, influence, attainment of healthy working environment. We agree to the theory’s concept of self- regulation which we think necessitates a leader’s maturity and years of experience. Although age and years of experience may not necessarily indicate one’s ability to utilize self-regulatory processes, we believe that leadership is developed and enhanced through years of practice, persistence and feedback from followers, colleagues and mentors. For our group, leadership is a journey, it cannot be accomplished overnight. A journey that can enable daily activities turn into strong credibility as a influenced by self-awareness.
Self-awareness is most emphasized among the self-regulatory processes. We believe that self-awareness grounds personal and social growth. Self- awareness is accomplished through reflection. It is indeed necessary for a leader for it helps develop a leader’s strong sense of self. In any situation a leader with a strong sense of self knows where to stand. Through a stable and credible self-awareness with the influence of a strong foundation of ethical and professional values, leaders will be able to unleash their maximum ability to be servant leader of their pack, and in turn, trust from subordinates flourish. Trusting relationships make the entire organizational intact and blossom into a healthy working environment, and further influence each participant. It is an open, two-way street.
A nursing leader must be able to influence her followers. Embodying positive attributes through self-regulatory processes may already influence followers but communication is also important. Communication and cooperation of both parties play a vital role in relationships, and relationship is the core of leadership. A leader without cooperation from followers cannot be considered successful. Leaders are part of the working environment. Its like X is to Y; that a good relationship with followers yields to being able to create a healthy working environment for all.
Maintaining a healthy work environment is a challenge. It is not something that is achieved quickly. Once you have established a healthy work environment, there is still an ongoing process. Effective leadership is necessary, as well as the commitment of the nursing staff. Nurses must be active participants in this process and not merely onlookers. As part of our nature, nurses are always up to a challenge. Every nurse and ill patient deserves a healthy work environment. As nurses, we must take the necessary steps to develop and maintain a healthy work environment for ourselves and our patients. It takes work and is not always easy, but it is something we all deserve. This healthy working environment may serve as a rewarding result of authentic leadership.
Since the transitions in nursing field is as fast as lightning, the subordinates or followers are left with themselves only, that only few great leaders are left, that authentic leaders leave the country, less force to guide the amateur followers. However, instead of being stuck with whatever they have, this should be seen by followers as challenge for themselves, because their leaders were once followers. There is more to them than meets their eyes. We should unfold our strengths, for tomorrow is yet unwritten. We should be leaders within ourselves before we can lead others. We need to invite self-awareness, review and nurture values and ethics, and act for the followers to be moving with the growth as well. Our integrity lies on those aspects. We should be growing authentic leaders than have none in the future. But a question will be raised as will the amount of self motivation be congruent to achieve authentic leadership in accordance with the fast-paced and very stressful profession? Change is the only thing that is constant. If today's world be in fast pacing, will the transition leadership change to the authentic one be successful? and since every nurse can be an authentic leader, can everyone keep up with the race of change?
There are numerous points of interest in the theory. Authentic leadership is highlighted in this synthesis as: self-regulation, self-awareness, trusting relationships, influence, attainment of healthy working environment. We agree to the theory’s concept of self- regulation which we think necessitates a leader’s maturity and years of experience. Although age and years of experience may not necessarily indicate one’s ability to utilize self-regulatory processes, we believe that leadership is developed and enhanced through years of practice, persistence and feedback from followers, colleagues and mentors. For our group, leadership is a journey, it cannot be accomplished overnight. A journey that can enable daily activities turn into strong credibility as a influenced by self-awareness.
Self-awareness is most emphasized among the self-regulatory processes. We believe that self-awareness grounds personal and social growth. Self- awareness is accomplished through reflection. It is indeed necessary for a leader for it helps develop a leader’s strong sense of self. In any situation a leader with a strong sense of self knows where to stand. Through a stable and credible self-awareness with the influence of a strong foundation of ethical and professional values, leaders will be able to unleash their maximum ability to be servant leader of their pack, and in turn, trust from subordinates flourish. Trusting relationships make the entire organizational intact and blossom into a healthy working environment, and further influence each participant. It is an open, two-way street.
A nursing leader must be able to influence her followers. Embodying positive attributes through self-regulatory processes may already influence followers but communication is also important. Communication and cooperation of both parties play a vital role in relationships, and relationship is the core of leadership. A leader without cooperation from followers cannot be considered successful. Leaders are part of the working environment. Its like X is to Y; that a good relationship with followers yields to being able to create a healthy working environment for all.
Maintaining a healthy work environment is a challenge. It is not something that is achieved quickly. Once you have established a healthy work environment, there is still an ongoing process. Effective leadership is necessary, as well as the commitment of the nursing staff. Nurses must be active participants in this process and not merely onlookers. As part of our nature, nurses are always up to a challenge. Every nurse and ill patient deserves a healthy work environment. As nurses, we must take the necessary steps to develop and maintain a healthy work environment for ourselves and our patients. It takes work and is not always easy, but it is something we all deserve. This healthy working environment may serve as a rewarding result of authentic leadership.
Since the transitions in nursing field is as fast as lightning, the subordinates or followers are left with themselves only, that only few great leaders are left, that authentic leaders leave the country, less force to guide the amateur followers. However, instead of being stuck with whatever they have, this should be seen by followers as challenge for themselves, because their leaders were once followers. There is more to them than meets their eyes. We should unfold our strengths, for tomorrow is yet unwritten. We should be leaders within ourselves before we can lead others. We need to invite self-awareness, review and nurture values and ethics, and act for the followers to be moving with the growth as well. Our integrity lies on those aspects. We should be growing authentic leaders than have none in the future. But a question will be raised as will the amount of self motivation be congruent to achieve authentic leadership in accordance with the fast-paced and very stressful profession? Change is the only thing that is constant. If today's world be in fast pacing, will the transition leadership change to the authentic one be successful? and since every nurse can be an authentic leader, can everyone keep up with the race of change?
Guide Questions:
1.What is your position in authentic leadership as difficult to turn into practice?
2. do you concede in the idea that age and years of experience are essential to become an authentic leader?
3. How will the amateur and growing leaders mold themselves to become authentic leaders regardless of the fast transitions or change in their profession?
4. In this imperfect and competitive world, how do you illustrate an authentic leader? Are they among us? Do they live among us??
5. The principles of leadership is highly vast, which may lead one to think -- Being an authentic leader could mean as being a SUPERHUMAN? How can that happen?
Last edited by Noriel_Pili on Mon 18 Jul 2011, 5:22 pm; edited 2 times in total
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Well, it's really up to us (because as nurses, we are all leaders) if we want to be the best leaders we can be. I mean, the main concept of the theory is self-awareness, so it is highly dependent on the person. A quick transition in their profession won't be a factor, then.
, so i know there are those who strive to become authentic leaders. I just know it. This world may be imperfect, cruel, and all the negative adjectives you may think of, but i know there is still some goodness and I got a feeling it still prevails. So yeah, i'm not losing hope, i know there are these types of leaders. I desire to be one. 
hope the rest feels this way too. 
i've been mentioning this again and again, that i think the purpose of models and theories, in general is to guide us as we strive to be better or to be the best we can be. it doesn't necessarily mean that we have to be perfect in order to achieve whatever they are prescribing. ANd to me, being SUPERHUMAN is to be able to realize your potential, maximizing and actualizing it. 
no need for perfection, since the word HUMAN is still there. 