Maria José Sousa – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Maria Asensio – INA and Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Luciana Aparecida Barbieri da Rosa – Faculdade Católica de Rondônia – FCR, Rondônia, Brazil
Maria Carolina Rodrigues – Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal

Series: Leadership in a Changing World
BISAC: BUS000000; BUS071000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/ZKQP3465

This book investigates the relationship between leadership styles and organizational performance, grounded in contemporary theories and empirical evidence, presenting the multifaceted dimensions of leadership and their influence on fostering high-performance cultures in organizations.

Several chapters of the book use different methods, some applies quantitative data and others qualitative insights from in-depth analysis. It analyses the efficacy of transformational, transactional, laissez-faire, and servant leadership styles, evaluating their differential impact on team dynamics, innovation, employee engagement, and performance.

Findings suggest a relationship between leadership styles and organizational outcomes, highlighting the leadership strategies tailored to contextual demands. While transformational leadership shows a positive correlation with innovation and employee motivation, transactional leadership contributes to short-term goal achievement, and laissez-faire leadership is analysed in the context of structured environments. Additionally, the book discusses the relevance of servant leadership in fostering sustainable, inclusive organizational cultures, thereby enhancing long-term performance.

The research presented in this book underscores the imperative for leaders to adopt a hybrid and agile approach, integrating diverse leadership styles based on situational requirements and organizational goals. Furthermore, it emphasizes the important role of leadership development programs for organizations to be prepared to overcome the challenges of the current contexts.