Developing Authentic Leaders: A Practical Guide for All Leaders

How do I define my authentic self, both personally and professionally?

Am I leading effectively and how do I know? This book is a practical reference guide for any leader, whether new to the role or a seasoned veteran. It provides insights to start your transformational journey by:

• Identifying your leadership style and its impacts on others.
• Offering concise advice that considers the who, what, how and why of leadership dynamics.
• Providing a practical toolkit to develop leadership skills for your personal and professional life.
• Enabling flexibility to de ne your unique leadership contributions, both strengths and weaknesses, and create an actionable plan to enhance your skills.

There is something for every leader in this book, whether it is realizing your authenticity, inspiring dynamic teams, increasing your influence, or working on genuine communications. These 52 topics are structured to provide key insights, guidance, and reflection to inform and challenge every leader.

You will find this practical field guide will accompany you as you confidently embark upon or continue your leadership journey.

Meet Jennifer Jensen, an authentic leader with over 25 years of progressive experience in the corporate world.Throughout her career, she has collaborated with numerous leaders, identifying common skills gaps and recognizing the critical need for their development. Jennifer's journey has been driven by a profound observation: while there are many mediocre leaders, there is a scarcity of truly exceptional ones-a gap she aims to bridge.In her pragmatic approach, mirrored in both her life and work, Jennifer has distilled her insights into a compelling book. This book serves as a guide, drawing from her extensive experience to mentor leaders-both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike-to embody the qualities we all aspire to see in leadership today.Jennifer Jensen stands as a beacon for those striving to lead with authenticity and impact. Her mission is clear: to cultivate a new generation of exceptional leaders who can navigate and thrive in today's complex landscape.For more information about Jennifer, visit www.authenticleader.ca and follow her on Instagram (@authenticleader.ca) and LinkedIn (authentic-leader-ca).