It’s Not the “What,” It’s the “How”: Four Key Behaviors for Authentic Leadership in Early Intervention

This article discusses four key behaviors that are intrinsic to natural, “authentic” leadership, including: 1) exercising influence to reach shared goals, 2) engaging in continuous learning, 3) building and nurturing relationships, and 4) modeling behaviors desired of others. The behaviors highlighted are both unique and “inextricably linked,” and though presented through an early intervention lens, are applicable across a broad spectrum of settings and situations, as evidenced by the authors’ cited sources.