... and to identify seven testable propositions about covenantal leadership and its ability to build trust and honor duties implied in psychological contracts of employees. Findings The authors explain how the five roles of the covenantal leader increase trust and examine each of these roles in identifying...

... Charismatic leadership Covenantal leadership Ethical stewardship Leadership practices inventory Leadership roles Transformative leadership Although thousands of articles have been written about leadership, the modern leader struggles to earn and retain trust of others (Sparrow, 2013), despite...