Being more authentic may be the key to reaching your external dreams and achieving internal well-being. But, being an authentic leader is more than making the right ethical decision. It is a daily choice to do the work to fully be yourself so, when the pressure is high, you are in shape to step up and say the unique contribution that will produce success. The Art of Authenticity is the meaningful guide to becoming a better leader by achieving your best self.

Written to inspire everyone in the shared struggle to be true to oneself and meet business goals, this research-based guidebook sheds light on an action plan for making more mindful and conscious choices that open up possibilities for being both authentic and successful when making small, everyday decisions. Insightful examinations into the value of being authentic reveal an immediately useful psychological model of authenticity that enables you to replace habitual reactions with authentic ones that stand by your personal values, while still making effective business decisions. Illustrative case studies of real-world companies bring the psychological theories to life, and motivating ''workouts'' at the end of every chapter mentor you through purposeful exercises that transition you into using the framework in your real-world leadership role. Conveniently organized to be an effective learning tool as well as a quick reference, this complete resource equips you with the hands-on techniques and psychological finesse to be the influencer of positive change your organization needs. In today's globalized world, being authentic is a powerful, adaptive trait all of tomorrow's top leaders will possess, and this book prepares you to be one by:

• Providing a reliable checklist of red flags to look for when determining if a leader is authentic or just charismatic
• Offering concrete steps and guidance for developing greater self awareness
• Detailing successful strategies for blending two different thought processes without bias toward your point of view
• Examining why it matters that morality is primarily driven by gut reactions and not cognition
• And more

The Art of Authenticity shows you the way to broaden and deepen the potency of your leadership by presenting your most authentic self in every decision you make.