Mindful, authentic leadership: Joining head, heart, hands

What is authentic leadership? Some people think authenticity has to do with just “being yourself” but authentic leadership goes far beyond this. It has to do with genuinely offering the best of who you are in service to others. So it is not enough just to be “real;” you need to also be mindful and emotionally connected with others in order to be effective.  Leaders who can authentically connect with their employees can help to bring meaning and relevance to their work lives, which can translate to the bottom line as commitment and performance.