LEADERSHIP QUARTERLY
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Leadership Research into Real-World Impact.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Leadership Research:
The journal encourages contributions that bridge multiple disciplines, including psychology, management, sociology, and political science, to offer a holistic view of leadership dynamics. - Empirical Studies and Theoretical Developments:
A strong emphasis is placed on rigorous empirical research that tests and develops theories of leadership, whether through quantitative methods, qualitative approaches, or mixed-methods designs. - Crisis Leadership and Resilience:
Research focusing on leadership during crises, such as economic downturns or public health emergencies, has become a core area, examining how leaders adapt and influence outcomes in challenging situations. - Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership:
The journal highlights studies on gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in leadership roles, addressing barriers and opportunities for marginalized groups in leadership positions. - Leader-Follower Dynamics:
Exploration of the relationships between leaders and their followers is a key focus, including aspects like follower behavior, resistance, and the impact of leader traits on follower outcomes. - Leadership Development and Education:
The journal promotes research on effective strategies for developing leadership skills and competencies, emphasizing both formal and informal leadership training.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Digital Leadership:
Research exploring how digital communication and social media influence leadership practices and perceptions is on the rise, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by virtual environments. - Crisis Leadership and Adaptive Strategies:
There is an increasing focus on how leaders navigate crises, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, examining resilience, decision-making processes, and the psychological impacts on both leaders and followers. - Diversity and Gender in Leadership:
Studies examining the effects of gender and diversity on leadership effectiveness and organizational outcomes are trending, with a focus on breaking glass ceilings and understanding intersectionality in leadership roles. - Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Leadership:
Emerging themes include the exploration of emotional intelligence, leader charisma, and the psychological well-being of leaders, indicating a shift towards understanding the human elements of leadership. - Leadership in Times of Social Change:
Research that examines how leaders respond to and influence social movements and changes in societal norms is gaining traction, highlighting the role of leadership in shaping public discourse and action.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Trait-Based Leadership Models:
Research that centers solely on static traits of leaders, such as personality characteristics, has decreased in favor of more dynamic and contextual approaches that consider situational factors and relational aspects. - Overemphasis on Hierarchical Leadership Structures:
Studies focused on traditional top-down leadership models are becoming less frequent as interest grows in shared, distributed, and networked leadership frameworks that emphasize collaboration. - Narrow Focus on Leadership Effectiveness Metrics:
The traditional metrics for assessing leadership effectiveness are being reconsidered, with a decline in research that relies heavily on simplistic performance outcomes without considering broader impacts on organizational culture and employee wellbeing. - Lack of Attention to Non-Traditional Leadership Contexts:
There is a noted decline in research addressing leadership in non-corporate contexts, such as community organizations, non-profits, and informal leadership scenarios, as the focus shifts towards corporate and political leadership.
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