Reflections on a decade of authentic leadership research in health care.

Abstract

My recent retirement from academia and an invitation to write this editorial have afforded me the opportunity to reflect on my work in researching authentic leadership theory in nursing and healthcare. When I was completing my PhD more than a decade ago, I searched for a leadership perspective that aligned with my learnings in a variety of previous practice and leadership roles. Basically, my leadership experiences contributed to a belief that authenticity is key: being oneself is extremely important to personal health and well-being and to effectiveness as a leader. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.