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The Real Deal: A Qualitative Investigation of Authentic Leadership in Irish Primary School Leaders

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2022
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Recognition of the importance of authentic leadership is growing in popularity among leadership scholars. However, little remains known about how it is valued or received among practicing school leaders. The purpose of this research was to explore the perspectives and experiences of school leaders with reference to authentic leadership in Irish primary school leaders. As this is a scoping study, a qualitative research design was adopted, using semi-structured interviews with school leaders. Core traits of self-awareness, balanced processing, relational transparency and internalized perspectives, that are associated with authentic leadership emerged as important for those inter-viewed. Barriers and facilitators of authentic leadership were also identified including educational policy, procedures and school culture.
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MDPI
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Societies 12, (4) 6
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School of Education
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authenticity, authentic leadership, educational leadership, Education
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https://doi.org/10.34961/researchrepository-ul.21864605
 https://researchrepository.ul.ie/handle/10344/31140
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Sustainable Development Goals
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