In thinking about how authentic leadership has been challenged in the social media era, I have reflected on my own online presence and how it aligns with who I am. Honestly, I minimally engage in social media. I just joined Facebook this past summer because of SHSU. I wanted to be connected and not miss out on any HIED communication between fellow Graduate students and faculty. So I took the plunge and created an account. I don’t follow Twitter, Instagram or any other social media outlet. I personally prefer to learn about friend’s special news/occasions in person or by phone, rather than seeing a post, “I’m engaged!”. But I do appreciate the benefits of social media, creating a larger community of friends and keeping in touch with each
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My core values include honesty, fairness, respect, compassion, and happiness. My core values are strongly consistent with my behavior and work ethics. When I work with students, from my Resident Assistants (RAs) to my hall residents, I believe I am engaged in a leadership process whether as a direct or indirect supervisor or as I oversee the residence halls. “Authentic leaders understand their own values and behave toward others based on these values” (Northouse, 2013, pp. 198). I can confidently state that my work reflects my core values from my interactions with students to collaborations with students on projects/events to the need to address policy violations and guiding the student through a reflective educational learning opportunity. My approach with students is one of mutual respect, equality, and authenticity.
In regards to authentic leadership, Bill George’s authentic leadership approach included the characteristic of strong relationships. “Authentic leaders have the capacity to open themselves up and establish a connection with others” (Northouse, 2013, pp 199). I relate strongly to this characteristic, as I have created healthy, rich, supportive, and trustworthy relationships with colleagues and with students. My work in higher education, specifically in Student Affairs, would be meaningless if I did not have these close relationships that add purpose and passion to my
My core values include honesty, fairness, respect, compassion, and happiness. My core values are strongly consistent with my behavior and work ethics. When I work with students, from my Resident Assistants (RAs) to my hall residents, I believe I am engaged in a leadership process whether as a direct or indirect supervisor or as I oversee the residence halls. “Authentic leaders understand their own values and behave toward others based on these values” (Northouse, 2013, pp. 198). I can confidently state that my work reflects my core values from my interactions with students to collaborations with students on projects/events to the need to address policy violations and guiding the student through a reflective educational learning opportunity. My approach with students is one of mutual respect, equality, and authenticity.
In regards to authentic leadership, Bill George’s authentic leadership approach included the characteristic of strong relationships. “Authentic leaders have the capacity to open themselves up and establish a connection with others” (Northouse, 2013, pp 199). I relate strongly to this characteristic, as I have created healthy, rich, supportive, and trustworthy relationships with colleagues and with students. My work in higher education, specifically in Student Affairs, would be meaningless if I did not have these close relationships that add purpose and passion to my