Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to provide an in-depth, life history examination of
the leadership qualities of the President of a for-profit sport organization and explore this
individual's leadership development within the framework of the Authentic Leadership
Development Model (ALDM). A series of semi-structured interviews was conducted,
including interviews with the President, three employees within the organization, and
three individuals as selected by the President who attested to her authenticity and lifehistory.
As well, observations for a period of three months were used to create a lifehistory
of the President and determine if she was aligned with the ALDM. Creating a lifehistory
of the President allowed the researcher to outline the story of her life up until the
conclusion of the study. The narrative case study of the female President of a for-profit
sport organization provided a glimpse into the life of a person whose values, beliefs, and
actions aligned. The major findings of this study suggested that the President displayed
characteristics similar to those identified as outcomes of the ALDM model.
