The Real Deal: A Qualitative Investigation of Authentic Leadership in Irish Primary School Leaders

Recognition of the importance authentic leadership is growing in popularity amonleadership scholars. However, little remains known about how it valued or received among practicing school leaders. The purpose this research was to explore perspectives and experiences leaders with reference Irish primary As a scoping study, qualitative design adopted, using semi-structured interviews Core traits self-awareness, balanced processing, relational transparency internalized perspectives, that are associated emerged as important for those interviewed. Barriers facilitators were also identified including educational policy, procedures culture.