Hitting 1000 visits - Thank You!

The Authentic Leadership Blog has welcomed one thousand visitors ever since it was founded in 2007!

This is great because it shows that there is interest in the topic of Leadership, especially Authentic Leadership out there. I'm not going to dwell on the fact that we do need more authentic leaders, and how much such leaders make a positive difference - for their followers, associates and organizations. We are all aware of that fact. What I will say, though, whilst raising an imaginary glass of champagne (I'm due to have another baby in a few days) is this:

Authentic Leadership only exists when it is practiced.

All theories, research studies and academic writings dealing with the topic are blank, colorless and without meaning unless they can bring the concept closer to its implementation in real life. The direct result of authentic leadership is authentic followership. Therefore: leaders, if you'd like to learn more about your degree of authenticity, just look at your followers. Their attitudes, behaviors and values can be mirroring your own.

Thanks to all of my readers for visiting this site, for commenting on entries and for recommending the blog to others. Only your interest in the topic can help perpetuate my mission of learning and writing about Authentic Leadership.

Yours,

Andrea