Authentic leadership at the Cleveland Clinic: psychological safety in the midst of crisis.
Porter TH, Peck JA, Bolwell B, et al. Authentic leadership at the Cleveland Clinic: psychological safety in the midst of crisis. BMJ Lead. 2023;7(3):196-202. doi:10.1136/leader-2022-000626.
Authentic leadership principles emphasize the influence of positive psychological capacities to foster self-awareness and self-regulated positive behaviors. This qualitative study used podcast transcripts to explore the experiences of senior leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of authentic leadership principles. The researchers identified several behaviors demonstrating authentic leadership and discuss its influence of psychological safety, particularly during a crisis.