ENHANCING AUTHENTIC FOLLOWERSHIP THROUGH MINDFULNESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL: INSIGHTS FROM AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP

Abstract

Goal of this study is to determine how authentic leadership affects authentic followership, with mindfulness and psychological capital acting as mediators and moderators, respectively. The recent study's methodology suggests that authentic leadership develops authentic followership by maintaining their mindfulness. The study's other goal is to determine whether psychological capital influences the association between mindfulness and authentic leadership. Using the convenience sampling approach and adopted questionnaires, data was gathered from 252 employees. Statistical methods including regression, correlation, and reliability have been used for data analysis. The findings show a favorable and substantial association between authentic followership and authentic leadership. The findings supported the idea that mindfulness plays a mediation role between authentic leadership and authentic followership. The findings indicate that the moderating effect of psychological capital between mindfulness and authentic leadership is not entirely supported. In order to enhance the beneficial impact of psychological capital on mindfulness in the present moment for both leaders and followers, leaders should employ additional methods as a crucial bridge.