Authentic leadership: Spanish study shows authentic leaders boost organisational: learning capability, which has indirect impact on enhancing company innovation

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Based on a sample of 263 Spanish companies, researchers provided strong evidence of the positive effect of authentic leaders on promoting organizational learning capability. They also showed the positive effects of organizational learning capability on innovation, revealing its mediating effect between authentic leadership and innovation. Originality The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.