Evolution of Authentic Identity Among LGBTIQ+ School Leaders

Abstract

Authentic leadership requires self-reflection and vulnerability to reveal aspects of self within the workplace. To establish and maintain authentic leadership, LGBTIQ+ educational leaders often balance intersecting personal and professional identities. Examining workplace policies and support systems promoting leader authenticity are necessary, allowing individuals to present authentically and establish meaningful relationships. Integral to shaping authentic leadership identity for LGBTIQ+ individuals are understanding social communities and the importance of increasing awareness by cultivating communities of trust.