For me, authentic leadership comes from confidence - in yourself, your work and in your ability to inspire and look out for 'your people'. Many aspiring leaders go wrong when they try to mould themselves into being 'stereotypes' of leadership. Each leader is different. Leadership is not a 'one size fits all' deal. Successful leaders are the ones who infuse a little bit of themselves into their leadership style. Because when you're being who you are, its easy to sustain. And that adds consistency and credibility to your leadership

- Girish ( http://www.beyondhorizons.in )