Leadership Performance Research Articles

Examining the nexus between servant leadership and employee task performance: the moderation mediation model

Examining the nexus between servant leadership and employee task performance: the moderation mediation model

The influence of servant leadership on athletic performance: a self-determination theory perspective

PurposeTo give a full understanding of how servant leadership impacts organizational performance and needs satisfaction of followers, two unique populations were sampled (i.e. college athletic administrators and coaches) to weigh the importance of leadership on different elements of a sports organization. The purpose for this two-sample design was to enhance the external validity of the results through replication and convergence of conclusions.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized a two-sample structure that consisted of intercollegiate coaches (N = 223) and administrative staff members (N = 176) perceptions of their leader’s servant leadership to better understand its influence on sport organizational performance. From the study’s hypotheses, data were collated and subjected to correlation and step-wise regression analysis.FindingsThe results indicate a relationship between servant leadership and organizational performance from both a sport coach and administrative follower perspective. Furthermore, in the administration sample, servant leadership’s relationship with organizational performance was mediated by competency. This study also expands upon the literature by demonstrating that servant leadership had a positive impact on organizational performance beyond tenure effects.Practical implicationsFor an athletic director, implementing behaviors from servant leadership could be valuable tools to enhance the performances of the teams within intercollegiate athletic departments.Originality/valueThe results indicate a relationship between servant leadership and organizational performance from both a sport coach and administrative follower perspective. Furthermore, in the administration sample, servant leadership’s relationship with organizational performance was mediated by competency. This study also expands upon the literature by demonstrating that servant leadership had a positive impact on organizational performance beyond tenure effects.

The Current State of Leadership Research: Identifying Key Trends through Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning Analysis

The impact of leadership on organizational performance and success is a well-established theme, leading to a significant expansion in related scientific studies. This has made identifying and understanding the current state of literature challenging. Most studies focus on specific aspects of leadership, offering a fragmented view of the field. This study employs Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and a machine learning approach to analyze 19,429 research papers from Web of Science and Scopus. We aimed to identify and interpret current trends in leadership research, providing a comprehensive overview of the leadership domain, highlighting five key research trends: (1) Leadership and Digital Transformation Research (LDTR); (2) Leadership and Organizational Performance Research (LOPR); (3) Educational Leadership Research (ELR); (4) Leadership Practices and Development Research (LPDR); and (5) Gender and Diversity Leadership Research (GDLR). This overview not only delineates current trends but also aids researchers in identifying significant gaps in existing literature, thereby facilitating the development of innovative research projects and initiatives.

Leader Emotional Capital Matters in The Automotive Manufacturing Industry

The ability of an organisation to adapt to constant change determines its long-term viability. Organisations that understand the value of excellent leadership in organisational performance will see growth and sustainable profitability. This research focused on the automotive industry in Isipingo, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. To thrive and remain competitive, the automotive sector must adapt to changing conditions, be efficient, and respond rapidly to external forces. Managers are frequently challenged with balancing the frustrations of different interest groups within the sector; becoming skilled and successful leaders; and steering the organisation in the appropriate direction. The emotional competency of employees is a valuable resource designated as emotional capital. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the emotions of leadership influence employee performance in this Industry Therefore, the research question entailed, what is the role of leaders' emotions? Analysis of extant literature was related to aspects that impact leaders’ emotional capability. The main variables included emotional capital, leadership, emotions, and employee performance. This study was based on a quantitative approach. Primary data was collected through a survey which was analysed using Spearman’s rho correlation. The results highlighted how a leader's emotions affect employees and demonstrated a substantial association between employee performance and the leader's overall emotional state. It was determined that a leader's emotions can have both beneficial and negative effects on employee performance. The recommendations offered useful advice on how to choose tactics that would yield appropriate results for the organisation to be sustainable.

The Impact of Entrepreneurial Leadership, Business Environment, Digital Literacy, and Religiosity on Msme Performance: The Mediating Role of Innovative Behavior in Pekanbaru

This study examines the influence of entrepreneurial leadership, business environment, digital literacy, and religiosity on the performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Pekanbaru, with innovative behavior as a mediating variable. Using a sample of 300 MSME entrepreneurs and analyzed through Partial Least Squares (PLS) Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the research finds significant direct effects of entrepreneurial leadership (β = -0.204, p = 0.047), business environment (β = 0.225, p = 0.007), digital literacy (β = 0.139, p = 0.022), and religiosity (β = 0.271, p = 0.011) on business performance. The mediating role of innovative behavior is only significant in the relationship between religiosity and business performance (β = 0.162, p = 0.012). The findings emphasize the critical role of religiosity and innovative behavior in improving MSME performance. This research contributes to the growing literature on MSMEs by demonstrating how leadership, environment, digital skills, and religiosity shape performance outcomes.

The power of many: analyzing the impact of shared leadership on project teams

PurposeShared leadership has received significant empirical and theoretical attention in the project management literature. However, a dearth of studies reveals how shared leadership promotes project performance. Drawing on the theory of conservation of resources, this research proposes a serial mediation model that investigates the relationship between shared leadership and project performance through team failure learning and team resilience.Design/methodology/approachA field study was conducted that surveyed 79 project teams in various industries (comprising 380 project team members and 79 project managers) using a multisource, time-lagged survey design.FindingsOur findings show that shared leadership has a positive impact on project performance. More importantly, team failure learning and team resilience play sequential mediating roles in the relationship between shared leadership and project performance.Practical implicationsThis research offers new ways for project managers to manage project performance effectively. Project managers are encouraged to recognize the benefits of shared leadership. To do this, they should facilitate team failure learning and improve team resilience, which serves to boost project performance.Originality/valueThis research provides a novel perspective on how shared leadership influences project performance. To the best of our knowledge, we are among the first to explore the serial mediating effects of team failure learning and team resilience on the relationship between shared leadership and project performance.

Examining the Influence of Transformational Leadership Style on Teachers’ Performance in 12 Year-Basic Education in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda

While numerous studies determined leadership styles in schools, limited research addresses the specific impact of transformational leadership on teachers’ performance in 12-year Basic Education. This study examined influence of transformational leadership on teachers’ performance in 12 Year Basic Education in Nyaruguru district, Rwanda. The study employed quantitative approach with correlational design, utilizing regression analysis and correlational analysis. This study used the sample of 164 teachers from 12 schools in Nyaruguru district. Proportional sampling determined the number of teachers from each school, and simple random sampling selected individual respondents. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using regression and correlation techniques with SPSS (version 27). Results indicate a significant positive relationship between transformational leadership and teacher performance: individualized influence accounts for 71% of performance variation, idealized influence 70.6%, intellectual stimulation 58.8%, and inspirational motivation 45.9%. Increased use of transformational leadership by headteachers enhances teachers' performance in instructional planning, student assessment, and parental collaboration. The study recommends that the government provide guideline documents on transformational leadership for schools and encourages headteachers to adopt this style to enhance teacher performance.

How is coaches’ social identity leadership related to mental health in elite athletes? The mediating role of satisfaction with performance

ABSTRACT It has been found that the way high-performance coaches lead influences both athletes’ performance and mental health. However, limited research exists on the Social Identity Approach to leadership in elite sports, despite growing interest in coaching science regarding interpersonal behaviours and leadership. This study investigates the empirical links between coaches’ leadership, sport performance and mental health from a social identity approach. One hundred and forty-five elite athletes (M age = 20.6 years; SD = 4.1; 62% women, 38% men) answered questionnaires measuring coaches’ social identity leadership, sport performance satisfaction and mental health. The overall structural equation model (SEM) accounted for 36% and 19% of the variances in athletes’ mental health and mental illness dimensions, respectively. There was a positive association between perceived coaches’ social identity leadership and sport performance satisfaction, explaining 10% of its variance. Coaches’ social identity leadership predicted athletes’ mental health but not mental illness. Sport performance satisfaction positively influenced mental health and negatively impacted mental illness. Fostering a sense of “we” and “us” within elite sport training groups is instrumental in promoting sport performance satisfaction and, consequently, enhancing the mental health of athletes. Coaching educational courses may benefit from social identity leadership in interpersonal behaviours.

Simulation-Based Training in Clinical Event Debriefing Improves Leadership Performance.

Clinical event debriefing (CED) improves healthcare team performance and patient outcomes. Most pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physicians do not receive formal training in leading CED. Our objectives were to develop a CED curriculum and evaluate its effect on performance, knowledge, comfort, and clinical practice. This was a single group pre-post-retention study. We developed a hybrid curriculum with simulation, an interactive module, and individual feedback. We invited faculty and fellows from the PEM division of our hospital to participate. During an in-person training day, participants led standardized clinical simulation scenarios followed by simulated CED with immediate feedback on their leadership performance. They watched an interactive module between scenarios. Participants returned for a retention assessment 2-6 months later with a third simulation and debrief. Participants completed surveys measuring attitudes, experiences, and knowledge. Participants also evaluated the curriculum.The primary outcome was CED leadership performance using a novel 21-item tool that we developed, the Debrief Leadership Tool for Assessment (DELTA). A blinded, trained rater measured performance with DELTA. Secondary outcomes included changes in knowledge and comfort and changes in clinical practice. Twenty-seven participants enrolled and completed all parts of the curriculum and assessments. Debrief leadership performance improved by a mean of 3.7 points on DELTA pre-training to post-training (95% confidence interval = 2.7, 4.6, P < 0.01) and by 1.4 points from pre-training to retention (95% confidence interval = 0.1, 2.8, P = 0.03). Knowledge and comfort also significantly improved from pre-training to post-training and were sustained at retention. Most (67%) participants changed their clinical practice of CED after completing the curriculum. All participants would recommend the training to other PEM physicians. A hybrid simulation-based curriculum in leading CED for PEM physicians was associated with improvement in CED leadership performance, knowledge, and comfort. PEM physicians incorporated training into their clinical practice.

PREDICTING LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS THROUGH THE TALENTS THAT REALLY MATTER

AbstractConchie (founder and president of Conchie Associates) and Dalton (partner, Conchie Associates) explain that they apply science “to the study, application, and development of leadership,” adapted from the research in their book The Five Talents Really Matter. They discuss their criteria for outstanding leadership and point to “over 58,000 top level leaders in our global database.” Their scientific “assessment of The Five Talents That Really Matter carries a disproportionate weight, greater than all the other factors thought to be important in leadership selection, in predicting top leadership performance.” The Talents “capture the broad variability of traits, dispositions, and characteristics the very best leaders possess, and, through the Executive Leadership Assessment built to measure these talents, we are able to use the results to help predict future leadership performance.” In their words, the Talents are Setting Direction (using modern GPS technology as a metaphor), Harnessing Energy, Exerting Pressure (“Debate and dissent, we’ve found, is what many leaders claim to value yet precious few succeed in delivering”), Increasing Connectivity (“The very best leaders…are straight shooters who deliver difficult messages with compassion,”) and Controlling Traffic (“Exceptional leaders responsible for business execution follow rigid rules with maximum flexibility.”)

Competitive Strategies and Performance of Beverages Companies in Rwanda: A Case Study of Bralirwa Plc

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of competitive strategies on the performance of Beverages companies in Rwanda, specifically in Bralirwa Plc. The study specifically sought to determine the effect of cost leadership strategy, differentiation strategy, focus strategy, and differentiation Focus Strategy on the performance of Bralirwa Plc. Methodology: This research was descriptive research design, and the study population comprise 206 employees of Bralirwa Plc/Kigali office. Using simple random sampling technique, a sample size of 136 respondents was established using Slovin formula. The researcher used primary data in this study. A closed end questionnaire was utilized. Financial statements of Bralirwa Plc during 10 years period (2014-2023) were also analyzed. Correlation analysis was utilized to assess the data and results generalized for the entire population, while multiple regression was used to test hypotheses. To compute and analyze the data in this study, available statistical product for service solution (SPSS 27) was used. Findings: The correlation analysis revealed a strong positive and significant relationship between cost leadership strategy and performance (r=0.989 and sig=.000&lt;0.01), between differentiation strategy and performance (r=0.944 and sig=.000&lt;0.01), between focus strategy and performance (r=0.961 and sig=.000&lt;0.01) and between differentiation focus strategy and performance (r= 0.945 and sig=.000&lt;0.01) level of significance. The regression analysis revealed that cost leadership contribute 97.9% on the performance in Bralirwa Plc that differentiation strategy contributes 89.2% of the performance in Bralirwa Plc, that focus strategy contributes 92.4% of the performance in Bralirwa Plc, and that differentiation focus strategy contributes 89.3% of the performance in Bralirwa Plc. The study concluded that there were significant and positive effects between Competitive strategies and performance of Bralirwa Plc. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended Bralirwa to invest in market research, diversifying product portfolios, and implementing targeted marketing strategies to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences, thereby reinforcing Bralirwa's commitment to differentiation and market leadership.

THE DIPLOMAT WITHIN: LEADING WITH UNITY IN A MULTIPOLAR WORLD

AbstractThe authors, who have varied and extensive experience in areas such as business and law, note that their “article leverages our collective experiences worldwide as leaders, lecturers, coaches, and speakers, that underscore the increasingly urgent need for diplomacy skills in everyday human interactions.” They further discuss the importance of diplomacy and diplomatic skills in modern workplaces. The authors “introduce the following three‐tiered Personal – Organizational ‐ External Diplomacy Framework, inspired by modern diplomatic thought. It cuts through dense literature on diplomacy and provides a navigational tool on how to add diplomacy skills into the organization’s DNA to nurture peaceful coexistence and achievement of goals, from interpersonal to global engagements.” They discuss three steps in detail, which in their words are (1) Mastering Personal Diplomacy, (2) Developing Organizational Diplomacy, (3) Developing External Diplomacy. For instance, core skills in step 1 are, in their words, self‐awareness, emotional intelligence, systems thinking, positive regard for others, effective communication, and trust building skills. Step 2 includes, in their words, Leadership Diplomatic Composure, Psychological Safety and Performance, Learning and Development, Engagement and Dialogue, Diversity and Teamwork, and Strategic Implementation. Step 3 includes, in their words, Engagement with External Stakeholders, Leadership in Global Challenges, and Public Diplomacy and Policy Advocacy.

Charting Success: The Influence of Leadership Styles on Driving Sustainable Employee Performance in the Sierra Leonean Banking Sector

Effective leadership sits at the heart of organisational success, especially during periods of change. In the dynamic and highly competitive environment of commercial banks in Sierra Leone, the impact of leadership styles on employee performance is a critical area of investigation. The purpose of this paper is to assess the differential effects of transformational and transactional leadership styles on employee performance during change initiatives within commercial banks in Sierra Leone. The research study utilised a cross-sectional survey design, and data was collected from 903 participants employed in the banking industry. The study used the structural equation model as an investigative instrument to examine the hypotheses. The findings reveal that transformational and transactional leadership styles demonstrate a strong bearing on employee performance, with the latter having a bigger influence. Organisational citizenship behaviour has a mediating effect between leadership styles and employee performance. In contrast, employee commitment does not act as a mediator between transformational leadership and employee performance but does act as a mediator between transactional leadership and employee performance. Commercial banks need to devise training programs that will advance both leadership styles to arouse, energise, or inspire followers to display favourable behaviour and commitment to attain organisational goals. The paper makes an insightful contribution to the existing leadership literature by ascertaining the significance of leadership styles on performance and the role of commitment and organisational citizenship behaviour as mediators of the nexus between leadership styles and performance in the Sierra Leone banking industry.

Perceived positive teacher leadership and academic performance among university students in Zhejiang Province: The chain mediation of gratitude and subjective well-being

This study investigates the relationship between perceived positive teacher leadership and academic performance among university students in Zhejiang Province, focusing on the mediating roles of gratitude and subjective well-being. A survey of 678 university students was conducted using the Positive Teacher Leadership Scale, Gratitude Scale, Subjective Well-Being Scale, and Academic Performance Scale. Results revealed that perceived positive teacher leadership positively correlates with gratitude, subjective well-being, and academic performance. Additionally, gratitude and subjective well-being mediate the relationship between teacher leadership and academic performance. The findings suggest that positive teacher leadership influences academic performance both directly and indirectly through gratitude and subjective well-being.

Analisis Peran Kepemimpinan Digital dan Budaya Organisasi dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Karyawan: Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis

The digital era has brought significant changes in organizations, creating a need for effective digital leadership, and adaptation in organizational culture. This transformation not only affects technological aspects, but also impacts how organizations operate. This systematic literature review aims to explore the role of digital leadership and organizational culture that have implications for improvement employee performance in the digital era. Through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, this study analyzes recent literature on digital leadership, organizational culture, and employee performance in the context of digital transformation. The SLR method is conducted through systematic searches in academic database, study selection based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, data extraction, and synthesis of findings. The results of the review show that digital leadership plays a crucial role in facilitating organizational adaptation to new technologies and driving innovation. Organizational culture that supports digitalization has been found to have a positive impact on employee performance. The interaction between digital leadership and organizational culture creates an environment conducive to increasing productivity, creativity, and employee engagement. Keywords: Transformation, leadership, innovation, and productivity.

Association Of Emotional Intelligence With Pharmacy Students’ Leadership And Academic Performance

Association Of Emotional Intelligence With Pharmacy Students’ Leadership And Academic Performance

Managing Overload: Tactics for Helping Leaders Combat Chronic Overwhelm

This article explores research-backed strategies for dealing with the chronic feelings of being overwhelmed that affect an estimated 75% of today's business professionals according to existing research. With overwhelm linked to negative consequences such as burnout, poor decision-making, and an inability to meet organizational goals, the article presents four key tactics drawn from research that leaders can use to better manage their workload and regain a sense of control. The strategies discussed include conducting an audit of current responsibilities to identify unnecessary tasks that can be cut, limited multitasking and interruptions through setting distraction-free periods allowing focus on priorities, empowering others through clear and appropriate delegation to reduce reliance on self, and instituting effective time management practices such as blocking out periods for priority work and batching related tasks. Case studies and findings are discussed for each approach. By adjusting perspectives and optimizing processes using evidence-based methods such as these, the article argues overwhelmed leaders can significantly reduce their chronic feelings of being overworked in support of both strong leadership performance and well-being within today's fast-paced business environment.

Exploring the Impact of Self-Leadership on Work Motivation and Nursing Performance

Background: Self-leadership is a process that exists within a person to increase motivation and direct himself to behave in a way that is in accordance with what other people expect of him. Individuals who have self-leadership are able to build themselves up in achieving their goals and to provide the needed direction and/or support to ensure that their goals are aligned with the general goals of the group or organization. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between Self Leadership and work motivation and performance of nurses. Methods: The design of this study was an analytic descriptive study with a cross sectional approach with a population of 86 nurses and a sample of 71 nurses, using a simple random sampling technique. The instrument in this study used a questionnaire. The analysis in this study used the Spearman Rho correlation test (p &lt;0.05). Results: The results of the study show that there is a very significant relationship between self- leadership and work motivation. The level of relationship is very high in the number of respondents 71 people with r correlation = 0.618 (r minimum 0.234). The statistical test shows that p = 0.000 so that p &lt; α (0.05) which means that the hypothesis (H1) is accepted. And from the test results there is a very significant relationship between self-leadership and nurse performance. The level of relationship is very high in the number of respondents 71 people with r correlation = 0.620 (r minimum 0.234). The statistical test shows that p = 0.000 so that p &lt; α (0.05) which means that the hypothesis (H1) is accepted. Conclusion: There is a Relationship between Self Leadership on Work Motivation and Nurse Performance at Muhammadiyah Gresik Hospital. Keywords: Self Leadership, Work Motivation, Performance

The nexus between green transformational leadership and financial performance of hotels: the mediating effect of environmental management practices

PurposeThis study sought to examine the effect of green transformational leadership (GTL) on financial performance (FPef) of star-rated hotels in Addis Ababa and also delving into the mediating effect of environmental management practices (EMPs) on GTL–FPef nexus.Design/methodology/approachThe study used survey data, and analysis was done using SPSS 25, AMOS 24 and PROCESS Macro to determine the mediating effect of EMPs on the GTL–FPef nexus in hotel sector (n = 100).FindingsThe study found that the hotels under investigation have little access to green financing, lack environmental policy and strategy, perceived low stakeholders’ pressure to embrace eco-friendly practices and implemented EMPs to a lesser extent. Regression results demonstrated that GTL had a positive effect on EMPs and FPef. Furthermore, the result of a mediation test conducted using SPSS PROCESS macro revealed that the relationship between GTL and FPef is partially mediated by EMPs. Finally, one-way ANOVA result revealed that luxury hotels adopt EMPs better than budget hotels.Practical implicationsThis study provides valuable practical insights for hotel owners, managers and policy makers regarding the importance of adopting GTL style and investing in EMPs to remain environmentally responsible and ultimately improve FPef levels.Originality/valueUnlike previous studies that focused on individual-level intermediate variables to explain the indirect relationship between GTL and FPef, this study examined the mediating role of EMPs in the relationship between GTL and FPef at organizational level.

Transformational Leadership and Organizational Performance in Faith-Based Higher Education in Kenya

This study examines the impact of transformational leadership on the organizational performance of private faith - based higher learning institutions in Kenya. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, data were collected through surveys administered to leaders and staff. Regression analysis was employed to explore the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational performance. Findings suggest that transformational leadership significantly enhances organizational performance, providing valuable insights for leadership practices in these institutions.