Resilient Leadership Research Articles

The Triumph of Resilient Leadership: Unleashing Psychological Well-being with Self-Esteem and Job Autonomy

Current research tries to investigate the influence of resilient leadership on PWB (psychological well-being) with role of organization-based self-esteem and job autonomy. A diverse sample of 200 employed people served as the source of data for this study. Individuals who are working in a well renowned organization. This study employs a cross sectional research design. It is evident that very rare amount of research being conducted on this particular relationship. By evaluating the combined effects of resilient leadership, PWB (psychological well-being), work autonomy, & OBSE (organization-based self-esteem), study adds to the body of knowledge by drawing on the COR (conservation of resource) theory. Findings prevail a substantial positive link between the resilient leadership & psychological wellbeing as well as significant moderating and mediating relationships. Implementing training programs and interventions focused on developing resilient leadership skills can be beneficial in promoting mental and physical health of leaders, ultimately fostering a positive work environment and reducing burnout.

Application of Complexity Theory and Systems Thinking to Leadership and Governance Issues in Ghana

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the application of complexity theory and systems thinking to leadership and governance issues in Ghana.
 Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
 Findings: In Ghana, the application of complexity theory and systems thinking to leadership and governance has shown promise in addressing the country's multifaceted challenges. By embracing decentralized decision-making and recognizing the interconnectedness of various societal factors, leaders have fostered more adaptive governance structures. This approach has led to improved responsiveness to emerging issues, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and a more holistic understanding of governance dynamics. Overall, the integration of complexity theory and systems thinking has contributed to more effective and resilient leadership and governance practices in Ghana.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Complexity theory, systems thinking & adaptive leadership theory may be used to anchor future studies on the application of complexity theory and systems thinking to leadership and governance issues in Ghana. Integrate complexity theory and systems thinking principles into leadership development programs across various sectors. Advocate for the adoption of adaptive governance structures that are responsive to changing environmental conditions and stakeholder needs.

Exploring promotion factors of resilience among emergency nurses: a qualitative study in Shanghai, China

ObjectiveTo qualitatively explore the factors that enhance resilience among emergency nurses (ENs).DesignThis study is an exploratory qualitative investigation. Semistructured in-depth interviews were used for data collection, while qualitative content analysis...

Building Organizational Resilience in the Era of Uncertainty: Strategies and Best Practices

This literature review aims to explore strategies and best practices for building organizational resilience in the era of uncertainty. The research synthesizes existing literature to identify key predictors of organizational resilience, including resilient leadership, human capital management strategies, proactive resilience approaches, and cost optimization techniques. The methodology employed in this study involves a systematic literature review using reputable international academic databases over the past five years. Findings reveal that resilient leadership plays a crucial role in fostering organizational resilience by cultivating a resilient culture, enhancing awareness, facilitating learning processes, and strengthening physiological capital. Additionally, human capital management strategies focusing on individual capability development and resilience-building contribute significantly to organizational resilience. Proactive resilience approaches and cost optimization techniques further enhance organizational resilience by enabling quick adaptation and response to unexpected events. This study highlights the importance of adopting a multi-level approach to cost optimization and emphasizes the need for empirical research to validate the effectiveness of different resilience-building strategies. The findings offer practical insights for organizations seeking to enhance their resilience in uncertain environments.

Reconciliation and settlement in the anti-privatization strike: a case study of power supply sector in Maharashtra, India

Purpose This paper aims to study the motives that led to conflict between two groups – Employees of state-owned power distribution companies and the Government – over permitting parallel licensing to a private company for power distribution services in selected areas of the Maharashtra state in India. The study also seeks to comprehend the reconciliation process and the role of leadership in thwarting the strike that could have impacted common citizens. Design/methodology/approach The research is built on a case-based approach to analyze the pre- and poststrike environment along with the impact of the power shortage during the few hours of the strike. A semi-structured interview method wherein government and employee union representatives were interviewed to understand their version of the incident is used. Related literature, reports and news were reviewed to realize the impacts and consequences of similar situations in the past. Findings The strike was called off within a few hours with the intervention of state government to resolve the issue, promising the union the government’s intention not to privatize but to invest INR 500bn in the three government companies. The parallel licensing may impact government-owned power distribution companies as well as customers in the future. Practical implications It will pave the way for lessons related to such incidence where the Government and the Unions are at loggerheads over issues like privatization or ownership of the company and help the involved and other parties to seek a viable solution. The role of resilient leadership demonstrated by both parties led to a win-win solution within a few hours of the strike. Originality/value The paper is a case study on an issue that is very contemporary; the role of leadership and its swiftness in decision-making that led to a solution to a very complex situation is something that was not done earlier in the context of the State vs Union issue.

A Multiple Case Study on the Resilient Leadership in Integrated Schools: School Heads’ Perspective in Focus

Navigating the ever-changing difficulties in the educational world requires resilient leadership from school heads. This study employed a qualitative multiple case study, having three (3) distinct cases aimed to explore the perspectives of the school heads on resilient leadership in integrated schools of Division of Davao del Norte and Division of Tagum City. There were three (3) participants and six (6) informants underwent in-depth interviews. Participants were chosen through a purposive sampling technique. Each data was analyzed through thematic analysis and cross-case analysis. Case 1’s unique characteristics were being open to diversity and collaboration, being a trusted character, and having a parental perspective. Participant experiences improved the literacy level of learners and empowered teachers toward career advancement. In times of challenges, the coping mechanism was being resourceful, ensuring a safe learning environment, and good conflict management skills. The policy recommendations were the integration of resilient leadership, adherence to the policies, and having a framework of resiliency. Case 2’s unique characteristics were being open to diversity and collaboration and being an equipped and well-versed leader. Experiences were to improve the literacy level of learners and the teacher’s punctuality. The coping mechanisms were cultivating calmness and good conflict management skills. The policy recommendations were learning in action, adherence to the policies, and having a framework of resiliency. Further, Case 3’s unique characteristics were the following: good listener, trusted character, and a great provider. The experiences were the establishment of the SHS-STEM curriculum, the conversion of elementary to integrated schools, and collaboration and partnerships. The coping mechanisms were resourcefulness and good conflict management skills while the policy recommendations were innovation-driven and adherence to policies. Moreover, cross-case analysis shows each case about distinct characteristics and commonalities such as openness to diversity and trusted character. Each case has distinct experiences, the only common was having improved literacy level of learners. Their coping mechanism was good conflict management skills and being resourceful. Their policy recommendations were adherence to policies and having a framework for resiliency. This implies that resilient leadership in handling integrated schools was significant for the school heads in how they manage and lead the school despite the challenges and circumstances in their workplace. Teachers and learners benefit from the type of leadership styles that the school heads advocate. A sequential mixed method or other methodology may be employed and investigated in the future.

The role of resilience in explaining hotel growth: A fuzzy-set QCA approach

PURPOSE: Due to the detrimental effects of the recent pandemic on the hotel sector, hotel resilience research and its impact on hotel recovery have received lots of academic attention. However, a sustainable perspective on hotel resilience, as an approach for investigating its impact on long-term hotel growth, has been largely overlooked in the hospitality resilience literature. Therefore, this paper aims to address the research gap by identifying the configuration of factors that constitute sustainable hotel resilience, leading to the growth of selected hotels operating in Poland. METHODOLOGY: Data for analysis were obtained from surveys conducted with 120 managers of one- and two-star hotels. A fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) was chosen to achieve the goal, which belongs to the group of configurational analysis methods. FINDINGS: Due to the asymmetric nature of the method, the analysis reveals configurations of factors leading to high hotel growth and those leading to low growth. In both cases, two such factor configurations were obtained. For high levels of hotel growth, it was found that maintaining a high level of three factors simultaneously, namely employee resilience, CSR activities and leadership resilience or CSR activities, team resilience and leadership resilience, provided sufficient conditions. For low levels of growth, fsQCA indicated sufficient conditions in the form of a low level of CSR activities and leadership resilience or a low level of employee resilience and team resilience. These findings emphasize the role of combining different factors to improve hotel growth. IMPLICATIONS: The research contributes to the literature on resilience in the hospitality industry by developing a new theoretical perspective on the complex nature of combinations of factors that contribute to sustainable hotel resilience, leading to both high and low growth. The research results also provide significant implications for entrepreneurs and managers, indicating the role of different combinations of factors in determining hotel growth. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The knowledge regarding sustainable hotel resilience is still insufficient. The study identified the best combinations of factors (both internal and external) that constitute sustainable hotel resilience, which may be vital for hotel growth.

Adversity Quotient, Leadership Resilience, and Mentoring and Coaching Strategies of Instructional Leaders

To improve the technical assistance strategy, this study evaluated the adversity quotient, leadership resilience, and mentoring and coaching techniques of instructional leaders. Respondents of this study were the 138 public secondary instructional leaders composed of department heads and master teachers chosen randomly from the 210 total population of department heads and master teachers in SDO, Iloilo City. Ethical factors were considered to achieve this overall goal. Respondents were informed of the study's objective, benefits, and risks before being requested for consent to participate as respondents in the survey. The 2012 Data Privacy Act maintained the confidentiality of the respondent’s identity. A descriptive research design with stratified random sampling examined demographic variables such as sex, designation, educational attainment, and length of service. The sample showed a notable sex disproportion, with most respondents being Master Teachers I, holding advanced degrees, and having over ten years of experience. Regarding sex, designation/position, and educational attainment of instructional leaders, there was no significant difference in the level of AQ® among respondents. However, there is a significant difference in the AQ® level of the respondents when grouped by their length of service. Additionally, AQ® analysis revealed "below average" levels for males and females, with significant differences across designations but not by educational attainment. Respondents with less experience showed "higher" resilience than those with longer tenures, while leadership resilience remained consistently high across all demographics. No significant differences were found in mentoring and coaching strategies based on the demographic profile. The findings suggest a need for targeted interventions to improve resilience among more experienced leaders and support more effective mentoring and coaching strategies. These insights inform the creation of a technical assistance plan to enhance instructional leadership.

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This study explored the lived experiences of college leaders at Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) regarding organizational spirituality in the new normal. Using a phenomenological approach, five participants were selected through purposive sampling, and their responses were gathered through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The data, analyzed using the modified Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method, revealed four key themes: alignment of personal and institutional values, self-care and spiritual practices, fostering a supportive and harmonious environment, and reflection and mindful leadership. The findings showed that these leaders consciously aligned their values with the college’s culture, engaged in spiritual practices to enhance their well-being, and promoted a supportive organizational environment. These practices contributed to a reflective and mindful approach to leadership, which was essential in navigating the challenges of the new normal. The study’s implications suggested that higher education institutions should support leaders in aligning their values with organizational culture, encourage spiritual practices, and foster environments that enhance well-being. The study also contributed to the literature on spiritual leadership by focusing on leaders’ personal experiences, offering new insights into the role of spirituality in leadership. However, the study’s small sample size from a single institution limited its generalizability, and future research should include larger, more diverse samples. This study underscored the significance of spirituality in effective, compassionate, and resilient leadership in higher education.

An Investigation of School leadership in the Effective Implementation of Bilingual Education in Indonesia: A Case Study

This study explores how school leadership impacts the successful implementation of bilingual education in Indonesia, focusing on three schools. Bilingualism offers many benefits, including better cognitive skills, cultural understanding, and economic opportunities. Effective school leadership is crucial in creating supportive policies, providing resources, and fostering environments where bilingual education can thrive. Through interviews with three principals and two heads of departments, the study examines their leadership practices, challenges, and strategies. The analysis identified key themes: inclusive and resilient leadership, proactive community collaboration, overcoming challenges like limited resources and teacher shortages, and maintaining a clear vision for bilingual education. The findings show that good leadership involves ongoing professional development, inclusive decision-making, and smart resource management. These practices help tackle obstacles and improve bilingual education programs. The study highlights the importance of visionary leadership in promoting language diversity, educational fairness, and social harmony in implementing bilingual education in Indonesia..

The influence of crisis management and management tools on firm performance: Evidence from manufacturing SMEs in Thailand

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of variables that affect SME crisis management (CRI), management tools (INT), and contingency leadership (SIT) factors. The data was collected from 405 samples of SMEs in the manufacturing sector in Thailand. According to the results, the variables are related, and the model and hypothesis are aligned. Direct influences that affect SMEs' performance are factors for crisis management and management tools. Contingency leadership was an indirect influence and mediator between crisis management on firm performance. Management tools include the McKinsey 7s, the resource-based view, and value chain management. Crisis management factors include preparation, response, and post-situation rehabilitation. Lastly, the contingency of leadership factors must be considered when evaluating firm performance. It consists of traditional leadership, mindfulness leadership, and resilience leadership.

Leadership in Nursing Science: Four Scholarly Journeys Rooted in Historically Black College and University Excellence.

The intricacies of the unique educational and leadership development trajectories of Black PhD-prepared nurse scientists are largely invisible in nursing faculty development literature. A broadened understanding of nursing leadership development and science mentorship can facilitate support for the next generation of Black nurse scientists. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) can serve as formative launch pads for nurse scientist development. However, the role of HBCUs and strategies for supporting robust educational and mentor/training opportunities for Black PhD-prepared nurse scientists require thoughtful description and application. Incorporating an intrapersonal, interpersonal, and integrative leadership framework, we describe and synthesize four Black nurse scientists and HBCU graduates' experiences to highlight early science mentorship and leadership resilience through the excellent educational foundations provided at HBCUs.

韧性领导如何影响员工即兴行为？——基于VUCA时代背景的研究

韧性领导如何影响员工即兴行为？——基于VUCA时代背景的研究

LGBTQA+ allies and activism: past, present and future perspectives

ABSTRACT As homophobia, transphobia and biphobia continue to permeate local and global contexts, the role of allies has been recognized as beneficial in supporting equity for LGBTQI+ communities. The concept of LGBTQA+ allyship has also been controversial, with some stakeholders disagreeing about who is an ally and what this role entails. In the academic literature, there is also a scarcity of knowledge examining the interrelation between LGBTQA+ allyship and activism. This paper focuses on deepening historical and cultural understandings regarding the nexus betweenLGBTQA+ allyship and activism. Underpinned by queer, trans, feminist and intersectional lenses, the paper delineates the LGBTQA+ ally movement and the importance of moving beyond reductionist paradigms to adopt a systemic approach to inclusion, especially in school communities. The paper unpacks diverse definitions of allyship, from those associated with mobilizing the power and privilege of straight, cisgender individuals, to the concept of allyship which includes resilient leadership within LGBTQA+ communities, as well as those, which negotiate and transform fixed and reductive boundaries of gender and sexuality. Recommendations are made for developing LGBTQA+ ally intersectional programmes, characterized by collaborative, expansive and affirmative work.

Evaluation of Leadership Training and Resilience Development Outcomes during the COVID-19 Pandemic

ABSTRACT Human service organizations can support leaders through training to become resilient, adaptive, and innovative during rapid complex changes. This qualitative descriptive exploratory research study reports findings on a leadership resilience training program using online evaluation surveys of 56 directors and managers in a large Canadian not-for-profit mental health/substance abuse agency. Thematic data analysis and descriptive statistics revealed positive training outcomes on four levels: satisfaction; knowledge/skills; work/team performance; and organizational resilience/sustainability. Leaders identified adaptive, resilient, and authentic leadership styles, clan/adhocracy organizational cultures, psychological safety and innovation, and organizational preparedness as important to successfully manage the pandemic and future extraordinary organizational challenges.

Resilient Leadership, Innovation, Executive Incentives, and Sustainable Business Performance: An Empirical Study

Resilient Leadership, Innovation, Executive Incentives, and Sustainable Business Performance: An Empirical Study

Psychological Constraints of the Post-Pandemic Learning and Development Delivery Modalities: Narratives of School Principals

This qualitative research situated in the School Division of Guimaras delves into the narratives and experiences of five (5) school principals, with insights from the Division Human Resource Training and Development Focal Person. Grounded in Hustler's cognitive psychological and professional development theories and Vygotsky's zone of proximal development, the study explores alternative approaches to continuous professional development, aiming to enhance teacher learning effectively. Using a validated researcher-made interview guide, the study gathered data on learning and development initiatives, participant practices, and challenges faced during the pandemic. The findings revealed that school principals navigated the challenges posed by COVID-19 restrictions by crafting and implementing Basic Education-Learning Continuity plans. They addressed learning and development modalities by creating School Plans for Professional Development, enabling them to conduct various activities tailored to teachers' needs. Four delivery modalities were employed: Learning Action Cell, Relationship and Discussion-based Learning, Job-Embedded Learning, and Formal Learning. Each modality had its unique practices and challenges, reflecting the diverse contexts and needs of the school principals. To overcome these challenges, school principals demonstrated resilience leadership skills, characterized by passion, vision, creativity, interaction, and empowerment. Building upon existing theories and the 70-20-10 Learning Model, the study introduced the Learning and Development Model for Better Learning Outcomes (LDM for BLOs). This model emphasizes the roles of self-directed and interactive learners for both teachers and school principals in learning and development activities. The study contributes significantly to the field by introducing the Theory of Educational Intention and the LDM for BLOs, both of which warrant further exploration in future research. These findings shed light on effective strategies for enhancing teacher professional development and learning outcomes in challenging contexts.

Are we Resilient Enough? A Post-Pandemic Case Study Approach Among Leaders of SMEs in Malaysia

Purpose: The present study has adopted a case study approach to gain insight into the phenomenon of persistent success in business organisations from the perspective of leaders who have achieved it and proposes a new model of resilient leadership. Design/Methodology/Approach: Three case studies were conducted, providing an in-depth analysis of the factors contributing to SME owners’ leadership orientation across diverse industries. The data analysis was conducted using a two-stage approach. First, by using thematic analysis, eight themes were identified. Second, expert reviews were consulted to obtain feedback on these eight themes, and subsequent modifications were made. Findings: The importance of leadership effectiveness extends beyond the operational functioning of a business, encompassing the crucial task of maintaining employee morale amidst grievances and volatile economic and social conditions. These leaders promptly demonstrated responsiveness and adaptability to the prevailing economic situation. A model of resilient leadership has been proposed, comprising six dimensions that include adaptability, emotional intelligence, vision, spiritual intelligence, a growth mindset, and an internal ecosystem. Research implication: The novelty of this newly proposed leadership model primarily lies in its application within the Malaysian context, as many of the previous leadership theories have been developed in a western context, and some of the elements might not be relevant to an eastern culture. Practical implication: The newly proposed model could be embedded into the entreperenerial development in Malaysia and also be extended to other neighbouring countries that share similar cultures. Originality/Value: Research on leadership is vast, with the majority of it conducted quantitatively. Thus, conducting a leadership study through qualitative analysis poses different insights and implications than the existing literature.

Success Through Leadership Resilience: Qualitative Exploration of a Selected Rural High School

Failure and drop-out rate in rural high schools (RHSs) in South Africa remains a prevailing crisis. This has been attributed to issues such as poor/limited infrastructures, poverty, unemployment, among others. Thus, this case study explores the issue of a purposively selected South African Rural High School (RHS) with 15 years’ success rate at terminal examination known as Matric. Qualitative method was adopted, hence, interviews were conducted with eight purposively selected staff members of the school: one principal, one deputy principal, three departmental heads, two teachers and one senior admin clerk. The collected data was coded, categorised, thereafter thematically analysed. The findings of the study showed that resources in the selected rural high school are limited, and dropout impacts the school negatively. Nonetheless, with resilience and collaborative efforts of the school leaders: principal, deputy principal, teachers and other staff members, as well as limited reliance on government learners can be supported to succeed, thus increasing pass rate. The study therefore, recommends among others the need for school leaders to believe in their abilities, be resilient in their pursuit of ensuring learners’ success and if need be, rely minimally on support from the government.

Resilient leadership in hospitality and tourism enterprises: conceptualization and scale development

PurposeThis study aims to conceptualize the dimensions of resilient leadership and develop the resilient leadership scale (RLS) through three studies.Design/methodology/approachIn Study 1, based on interviews with 77 leaders and 8 junior employees, a seven-factor resilient leadership model was constructed. In Study 2, exploratory factor analysis (n = 237) was conducted to refine the initial items. In Study 3, confirmatory factor analysis (n = 610) was performed to validate the dimensional structure identified in Study 2, and different types of validity of the RLS were assessed.FindingsThe validated RLS composed of seven dimensions: contingency planning, improvisation, adaptive instructing, contingency control, emergency care, adjustment recovery and mutual growth. The scale showed desirable measurement qualities in terms of reliability and validity. Resilient leadership and its dimensions significantly impact employee turnover intentions and employee resilience.Research limitations/implicationsThis research contributes to the literature on the resilience of hospitality and tourism enterprises and enriches the research scope and theoretical framework of resilient leadership.Originality/valueThis research revealed the resilient leadership responses to crisis in hospitality and tourism enterprises with practical implications for tourism enterprise leaders to deal with major crisis.