Explore the psychological foundations of authentic leadership

Explore the psychological foundations of authentic leadership and its implications for ethical decision-making, trust-building, and organizational integrity. Discuss authentic leadership theories, such as Avolio and Gardner’s model and Luthans and Avolio’s Positive Organizational Behavior approach, in understanding how leaders demonstrate self-awareness, transparency, and moral integrity in their interactions with followers. Analyze research findings on the relationship between authentic leadership and follower outcomes, such as job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and psychological well-being, as well as the challenges and ethical dilemmas associated with authentic leadership in practice.