Abstract
As the field of nuclear medicine continues to evolve, a need for new leaders will emerge and leadership development will become a critical need. Authentic Leadership is an emerging leadership style rooted in humanism which can be used in conjunction with other leadership styles. Authentic leadership has positive implications for healthcare settings including improved patient care, greater job satisfaction, motivation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. This article reviews the philosophical foundations of authentic leadership theory and key characteristics of an authentic leader in the context of nuclear medicine.