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. 2024 Nov 18;14(4):3561-3574.
doi: 10.3390/nursrep14040260.

Transformational Leadership and Its Impact on Job Satisfaction and Personal Mastery for Nursing Leaders in Healthcare Organizations

Ippolito Notarnicola  1   2 , Blerina Duka  2 , Marzia Lommi  3 , Eriola Grosha  4 , Maddalena De Maria  5 , Laura Iacorossi  5 , Chiara Mastroianni  5 , Dhurata Ivziku  6 , Gennaro Rocco  1   2 , Alessandro Stievano  1   2   7
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Transformational Leadership and Its Impact on Job Satisfaction and Personal Mastery for Nursing Leaders in Healthcare Organizations

Ippolito Notarnicola et al. Nurs Rep. .

Abstract

Background: Transformational leadership fosters trusting relationships; new visions; and personal, professional, and cultural growth. Effective leaders support their team's motivational growth and organizational goals. This study aims to underscore the importance of transformational leadership and its various dimensions, focusing on its impact on job satisfaction and personal mastery among nursing leaders in healthcare organizations.

Method: A cross-sectional design with convenience sampling was used. The evaluation tools included the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-6S), the Satisfaction of Employees in Health Care (SEHC) questionnaire, and the Personal Mastery Scale (PMS).

Results: The findings indicate that job satisfaction is influenced by transformational leadership, emphasizing the importance of tailored leadership development strategies within healthcare organizations. The laissez-faire leadership style was the only one showing no correlation with nurses' job satisfaction. Other leadership styles showed significant positive or negative correlations with the analyzed variables.

Conclusions: Transformational leaders are essential for fostering trust and enhancing job satisfaction in healthcare settings. Positive leadership styles contribute to higher levels of job satisfaction and personal mastery among nursing leaders. Conversely, laissez-faire and autocratic leadership styles can negatively impact performance and staff satisfaction. These findings highlight the critical role of leaders in creating positive work environments and supporting employee development and well-being in healthcare.

Keywords: employee engagement; healthcare organizations; job satisfaction; leadership styles; personal mastery; transformational leadership.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared no conflicts of interest.

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