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Reflection on Personal Self-Awareness in Authentic Leadership Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Professor Date Reflection on Personal Self-Awareness in Authentic Leadership Authentic leadership stresses how leaders can obtain legitimacy and build trust through evolving honest connections with their team members. Such an approach to leadership underscores the ethical context of the connection between team members and a leader and outlines the behaviors that lead to a trusting connection. These leaders hold a positive view of life and are often truthful and open in their communication with others. Researchers and practitioners have advocated for organizations to embrace the ideas of authentic leadership because it supports stronger connections and dedication to the vision of the organization (Haraida & Blass, 2020). One of the critical aspects of authentic leaders involves showing self-awareness by reflecting on their strengths, weaknesses, and values. This reflection discusses an area in my life where I might perform more successfully and how the perspective from the coursework can support my journey toward becoming a successful leader. Identifying an Area for Improvement One of the significant aspects of authentic leadership is the ability to foster an environment that enhances team dynamics, builds trust with the team, and realizes desired goals in the organizational projects. However, I have always found it difficult to manage team dynamics, especially during collaborative projects. In one way...