What Defines Authentic Leadership?

Marcianne Kuethen

Updated September 30, 2021

Is it possible to be a leader and exert influence even if you don’t possess a title or a position of power? Yes, says speaker Michael Hyatt, but leadership isn’t just about having influence. He identifies 5 traits that authentic, intentional leaders demonstrate:

1. Insight
2. Initiative
3. Influence
4. Impact
5. Integrity

According to the descriptions Hyatt gives for these traits, anyone can be a leader! So if you’re feeling undertitled or not as powerful in your job as you’d like, consider that a true leader can act regardless of what it says on your business card–if you even have one! And if you already have the title and position of power, compare yourself to these 5 traits to see if you have room to grow.

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Marcianne Kuethen

Marcianne Kuethen is a Senior Writer at Amtec, where she has written over 700 blog posts in the past 18 years. Her family has led the company across three generations, from her father who founded Amtec in 1959 to her son Barrett who serves as President and CEO today. Outside of writing, she makes art, music, and gardens.