Real people are not perfect. Authentic people connect with others. They are the people who lead and are part of successful teams. We are inspired by unaffected people because they ring true. They are the people who change the world.
True leaders look in the mirror and see themselves and the organization honestly.
They become continuous learners willing to gain insight from others. Authentic leaders see the variance between the organization's behavior and the purpose, vision, and values the enterprise claims to live by. We are responsible for our own authenticity. We cannot wait for organizations to change. We must take the initiative and behave courageously.