Full paper pdf: http://sam-d.si/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DRMJ-vol06-no01-2017-04.pdf
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DOI:
10.17708/DRMJ.2017.v06n01a04
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Authentic leadership has evolved because of the turbulent times the global market faces in the current century (Avolio & Gardner, 2005). An authentic leader’s purpose is to create deep organizational transformation, which will increase the performance of the organization. Authentic leaders have a deep sense of purpose and a strong commitment to their values (George, 2003). They also work according to their individual values, which create unique values for the company as well. This article argues that a leader’s unique vision makes connections between the leader’s past experience, education, and personal identity and the leader’s character, current organizational needs, and future desires or wishes. The research conducted for this article is theoretical, based on qualitative research including case studies, interviews, academic papers, and books. In addition, it involved a semi-structured interview with the leader of Peja Municipality in Kosovo, Mr. Gazmend Muhaxheri. The results of this paper emphasize that a leader’s unique vision is influenced by six interrelated factors described chronologically: Past experience, education, identity, personal integrity, self-awareness, and personal authenticity. In order to transform a situation, leadership should set some future goals and then create the vision how to achieve these goals.
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35-49
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