The Essentials of Authentic Leadership

Leadership is a must-have in today’s world, but can anyone be a leader? Join us for an in depth discussion of the complexities of leadership and find out how you can become a more effective, more authentic leader.

People who can effectively lead others – who can get better results from their work with others - are highly sought after and find their work to be more effective and satisfying. While the field of leadership development is a maze of models – each offering a cure-all prescription of competencies, strengths and intelligences – actual research and practice show that each person has a unique expression
of leadership and that we lead most effectively when we tap into that uniqueness. For you, the only leadership model that matters is your own.

Andrew’s interactive presentation will demystify what we mean when we talk about leadership. His experience as a leader and instructor at Harvard’s Business School, provide him with a wealth of real leadership stories, drawn from hundreds of leaders in different industries, roles and stages of their career.

This presentation will focus on:

• The power of authentic leadership in times of crisis and  change,
• How your sense of purpose, your work and personal relationships, your capacity for self-discipline, and your values, are fundamental to your leadership effectiveness,
• Tools and exercises for developing authentic leadership in yourself and others,
• How to communicate the value of your leadership capabilities to colleagues and employers.

Whether you are a seasoned leader or are skeptically curious about leadership development and today’s new focus on authentic leadership, you will come away knowing more about the impact of authenticity on the field of talent development, and about the source of your own unique
leadership.

PRESENTER: Andrew McLean has been at the heart of research and teaching on the origins and impact of
authentic leadership.  He offers practical and accessible leadership development strategies for professionals derived from the research described in “Discover Your Authentic Leadership,” (The Harvard Business Review, Febuary 2007)and the Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestsellers True North (Jossey-Bass: 2007) and Discover Your True North (Jossey-Bass: 2010).

The Professional Development Collaborative, Inc. is a 501(c)-3 non-profit education and training organization for professionals in transition who are seeking to grow their skills and utilize their expertise in a professional setting.  Subject matter experts with in-demand skills provide affordable training, while businesses and organizations offer collaborative work opportunities and employment alliances.  The vision of the PDC is to create an organization that grows the skills of highly motivated professionals, and in turn, is an aid to the New England economy. We welcome your help as volunteers, trainers, or employed professionals open to mentoring other professionals.