Authentic Leadership and Employee Voice

Jim A. McCleskey and Dritjon Gruda ()
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Jim A. McCleskey: Western Governors University
Dritjon Gruda: Catolica Porto Business School, Research Centre in Management and Economics, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa

Chapter Chapter 5 in Inclusive Leadership and Employee Voice, 2026, pp 57-72 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract We had submitted Abstract for the chapter - please use this: Authentic leadership is a values-driven leadership model that fosters employee voice by promoting psychological safety, trust, and relational transparency. This chapter explores how authenic leadership, supported by psychological safety, social exchange, and leader–member exchange theories, encourages employees to share ideas and concerns without fear. Drawing from recent global studies, it examines authentic leadership’s positive effects on engagement, performance, innovation, and retention, while highlighting moderating factors such as cultural norms and organisational context. It also introduces signalling theory as a reconceptualization of authentic leadership. Implications for practice and future research directions are discussed to guide more effective, context-sensitive leadership development.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-19163-2_5

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