Authentic leadership at the Cleveland Clinic: psychological safety in the midst of crisis.

Tracy Hopkins Porter; Jessica A Peck; Brian Bolwell; James K Stoller

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Authentic leadership at the Cleveland Clinic: psychological safety in the midst of crisis.

November 15, 2023

Porter TH, Peck JA, Bolwell B, et al. BMJ Lead. 2023;7(3):196-202.

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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.

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