Author : Maxine Pegram
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781687940209
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (42 download)
Book Synopsis The Woman’s Experience of Authenticity While in a Leadership Position by : Maxine Pegram
Download or read book The Woman’s Experience of Authenticity While in a Leadership Position written by Maxine Pegram and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the woman’s experience of authenticity while in a business leadership position. Ten women in leadership positions throughout the United States participated in this qualitative study, which includes how the intersection of gender, social norms, and stereotypes contribute to the woman’s experience of authenticity and inauthenticity as leaders. A narrative research design was used to examine and describe the female leaders’ perceptions of their experiences and the meaning they derived from those experiences. Parts of the interviews were produced structurally to show how themes were developed utilizing thematic and structural analyses to focus on specific content and context within the narrative. The themes identified were: (a) are self-accepting, (b) are fulfilled by authentic relationships with employees, (c) advocate for themselves, (d) believe mentoring female employees is an integral part of authenticity, and (e) understand the importance of self-care. Themes are discussed based on current literature on women in leadership positions. According to this study, the results further substantiate the need for a greater understanding of how authenticity is encouraged in the highest leadership positions and how authentic leaders can benefit the organization. Clinical and social implications are discussed, along with identified limitations and future research considerations.