Download or read book Authentic Leadership Theory and Practice written by William L. Gardner and published by JAI Press Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-09-15 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers insights on the development of authentic leadership. This volume considers the dynamics whereby such factors as humor, political skill, emotions, resiliency, and moral and spiritual leadership interact with authenticity to foster authentic leader-follower relationships at dyadic, group, and organizational levels.