Transformational leadership, positive psychological traits, and firm performance Conference

Peterson, SJ, Walumbwa, FO, Byron, K et al. (2007). Transformational leadership, positive psychological traits, and firm performance . BEST PAPERS PROCEEDINGS - FIFTY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT, 10.5465/ambpp.2007.26532824

cited authors

  • Peterson, SJ; Walumbwa, FO; Byron, K; Myrowitz, J

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abstract

  • This study examined the positive psychological traits of hope and optimism, transformational leadership, and firm performance in high-technology start-up and established firm contexts. Data were collected from 105 (i.e., 49 start-up and 56 established) firms. Results showed that CEO positive psychological traits positively related to transformational leadership ratings. Furthermore, transformational leadership related more strongly to firm performance in start-up than in established firm contexts. Finally, transformational leadership fully mediated the relationship between leader positive psychological traits and firm performance. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

publication date

  • January 1, 2007

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