... authentic leadership development (ALD), an identity-based leadership development approach, is associated with positive changes in leaders' psychological well-being. Design/methodology/approach In a large sample of leaders (N = 532) from five different ALD programs, the authors conducted a pre...

... support, all other factors have a significant positive influence on AL. The implications of the results for authentic leadership development are discussed. Originality/value This is the first study where meaningful work, mentoring support, family support and challenging life events are empirically...

... intention Organizational commitment Authentic leadership Authentic leadership development Authentic leadership is defined as behavior that displays and encourages positive mental dimensions and a principled climate that cultivates self-awareness (SA), an internalized moral perspective (IMP...