Authentic Leadership refers to the deep sense of responsibility inspired leaders feel:
- For the well-being of the people in their organizations, their business communities and their industries,
- To give back to those who have helped them along the way and to help others when they can,
- Recognizing that they need help and support of others in fulfilling their responsibilities as sitting executives and in building their careers and businesses.
Generosity of Spirit refers to the natural inclination to help others:
- Help is given without an expectation of anything in return,
- Help gratuitously given is its own reward,
- The understanding that the juxtaposition of giver and receiver changes as circumstances change,
- The recognition that there is a need to provide support not only to an individual from whom one may have received help, but also to any Trustee in need of help, and to the whole CEO Trust organization.
