Motivation to lead, Motivation to follow: The Role of the Self-Regulatory Focus in Leadership Processes

R. Kark, Van-Dijk

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Abstract

In this paper we integrate recent theories of motivation and leadership. Drawing on the self-regulatory focus theory and on self-concept based theories of leadership, we develop a conceptual framework proposing that leaders' chronic self-regulatory focus (promotion versus prevention), in conjunction with their values, influences their motivation to lead and, subsequently, their leadership behavior. We further suggest that leaders may influence the motivational self-regulatory foci of their followers, which will mediate different follower outcomes at the individual and group level.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)500-528
JournalAcademy of Management Review
Volume32
StatePublished - 2007

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