Table 1 Data structure: thematic...

Table 1

Data structure: thematic analysis carried out with resulting typologies

Exemplary quote	Themes	Aggregate dimensions
Philosopher
This type of leader is caught in a cycle of self-reflection looking only to the past and learning from others
“My self-doubt keeps plaguing me. Are they secretly pissed off that I came in to help out but took over? Are they talking behind my back? Did I overstep into someone’s territory?”	Questioning self as leader	Leader identity strength
“I think that it is important to lead by example, to work hard, to have empathy with staff, to be able to listen and actually hear what people have to say without interruption. It is important to explain what the goal is for the team and to give assurance that you are there consistently to provide support and leadership when required, yet that you are able to empower others to make decisions for themselves that they are confident in and that they know will have a successful outcome which positively impacts others.”	Developed Meaning of Leadership	Meaning of leadership
“I would like to inspire others and allow them to maximize their full potential … I find I am just constantly questioning … Do I want to be a leader? Am I suited for leadership? Am I indeed a leader? Am I out of my depth?”	Past oriented	Motivation to lead/develop
Dialectician
Strength and meaning are high the leader has high self-awareness using both insight and outsight to take leadership risks as they develop their identity
“I have confidence in leading my staff”	Strong Sense of self as leader	Leader identity strength
“I have learned to take a step back from my staff on a personal level, which had enabled me to see situations from a neutral point of view, and I have learned to follow process more in guiding them and empowering them to address their own issues”	Developed meaning of leadership	Meaning of leadership
“understanding about the leadership styles, and the organization in which we operate, was very powerful- I will take comfort knowing that I have many positive attributes as a leader, need to continue to develop but also not to be afraid to be start to become a leader in my own right”	Strong motivation to develop and lead	Motivation to lead/develop
Unsighted
This leader has little self-awareness creating unrealistic self-views and misrepresented views in terms of leader identity
“I know I have the ability … I do not doubt my ability … I have no doubt in my skills”	Strong sense of self as leader	Leader identity strength
When asked about the necessary skills for a leader they said “to know how to move to the next level … how to play the game so to speak, as I can do the work and do not doubt my ability, but I struggle with the games”	Lack of meaning	Meaning of leadership
When asked about what they needed to develop their leadership ability they said “Change in title? Gain operational experience?”	Lack of motivation to develop	Motivation to lead/develop
Critical
This type suggests the leader has been involved in critical failures which have undermined their strength which made them question their meaning of leadership and their ultimately their identity
“I am working with people who have been in the health service for 20 years … sometimes in meetings and during the working week, I would question my knowledge and experiences as I compare myself to them … this cannot be taught ….”	Questioning self as leader	Leader identity strength
“It [leadership] makes you a little bit vulnerable … when you say I am the leader you are putting yourself up there”	Focused on leader as an individual	Meaning of leadership
“that’s why I say I don’t think I’m a leader, because I can’t set goals, I can’t do any of that because they’re in the box, nothing they can do in or outside of the box is going to change. It’s because I have no control over it. I probably don’t have the confidence or even the belief in myself that I can do this.”	Unwillingness/hopelessness about effecting change, usually from past failures	Motivation to lead/develop

Exemplary quote	Themes	Aggregate dimensions
Philosopher
This type of leader is caught in a cycle of self-reflection looking only to the past and learning from others
“My self-doubt keeps plaguing me. Are they secretly pissed off that I came in to help out but took over? Are they talking behind my back? Did I overstep into someone’s territory?”	Questioning self as leader	Leader identity strength
“I think that it is important to lead by example, to work hard, to have empathy with staff, to be able to listen and actually hear what people have to say without interruption. It is important to explain what the goal is for the team and to give assurance that you are there consistently to provide support and leadership when required, yet that you are able to empower others to make decisions for themselves that they are confident in and that they know will have a successful outcome which positively impacts others.”	Developed Meaning of Leadership	Meaning of leadership
“I would like to inspire others and allow them to maximize their full potential … I find I am just constantly questioning … Do I want to be a leader? Am I suited for leadership? Am I indeed a leader? Am I out of my depth?”	Past oriented	Motivation to lead/develop
Dialectician
Strength and meaning are high the leader has high self-awareness using both insight and outsight to take leadership risks as they develop their identity
“I have confidence in leading my staff”	Strong Sense of self as leader	Leader identity strength
“I have learned to take a step back from my staff on a personal level, which had enabled me to see situations from a neutral point of view, and I have learned to follow process more in guiding them and empowering them to address their own issues”	Developed meaning of leadership	Meaning of leadership
“understanding about the leadership styles, and the organization in which we operate, was very powerful- I will take comfort knowing that I have many positive attributes as a leader, need to continue to develop but also not to be afraid to be start to become a leader in my own right”	Strong motivation to develop and lead	Motivation to lead/develop
Unsighted
This leader has little self-awareness creating unrealistic self-views and misrepresented views in terms of leader identity
“I know I have the ability … I do not doubt my ability … I have no doubt in my skills”	Strong sense of self as leader	Leader identity strength
When asked about the necessary skills for a leader they said “to know how to move to the next level … how to play the game so to speak, as I can do the work and do not doubt my ability, but I struggle with the games”	Lack of meaning	Meaning of leadership
When asked about what they needed to develop their leadership ability they said “Change in title? Gain operational experience?”	Lack of motivation to develop	Motivation to lead/develop
Critical
This type suggests the leader has been involved in critical failures which have undermined their strength which made them question their meaning of leadership and their ultimately their identity
“I am working with people who have been in the health service for 20 years … sometimes in meetings and during the working week, I would question my knowledge and experiences as I compare myself to them … this cannot be taught ….”	Questioning self as leader	Leader identity strength
“It [leadership] makes you a little bit vulnerable … when you say I am the leader you are putting yourself up there”	Focused on leader as an individual	Meaning of leadership
“that’s why I say I don’t think I’m a leader, because I can’t set goals, I can’t do any of that because they’re in the box, nothing they can do in or outside of the box is going to change. It’s because I have no control over it. I probably don’t have the confidence or even the belief in myself that I can do this.”	Unwillingness/hopelessness about effecting change, usually from past failures	Motivation to lead/develop

Source(s): Braun and Clarke (2006)

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