Aug 2026· Multitech Journal of Science and Technology· 0 citations
TL;DR
An integrated leadership capability model comprising strategic sensemaking, human–technology orchestration, participation architecture, ethical stewardship, and adaptive learning is proposed, which emphasizes contextual fit, behavioral consistency, and supporting organizational systems.
Abstract
This article examines how contemporary business leadership can integrate transformational, digital, inclusive, and ethical orientations to generate adaptive and sustainable organizational performance. It employs a qualitative literature review—not a systematic literature review—of reputable journal articles published mainly since 2020. Sources were purposively selected for their relevance to leadership, team management, digital transformation, organizational change, ethics, and sustainability, and were synthesized thematically and interpretively. The review shows that leadership does not affect performance directly or uniformly. Its influence operates through trust, psychological safety, empowerment, engagement, learning, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms. Transformational leadership supplies direction and change energy; digital leadership connects strategy, technology, data, and work design; inclusive and shared leadership broaden voice, collaboration, and innovation; and ethical-sustainable leadership protects legitimacy, accountability, and stakeholder value. The article proposes an integrated leadership capability model comprising strategic sensemaking, human–technology orchestration, participation architecture, ethical stewardship, and adaptive learning. The model emphasizes contextual fit, behavioral consistency, and supporting organizational systems. Practically, organizations should develop leaders through capability portfolios and multidimensional performance metrics rather than relying on a single idealized leadership style
The study finds that leadership operates as an integrated system rather than discrete traits, with the five dimensions collectively shaping system‐level mechanisms that influence innovation, governance, and inclusion outcomes; balanced leadership configurations improve innovation quality while maintaining governance safeguards, whereas imbalances increase systemic risk and exclusion.
Robert Don Sale, Allan Calderon, Antonette Belago· Business Fora: Business and...· 0 citations
This study examines inclusive leadership and governance in the field of Information Technology (IT) and their influence on organizational success in today’s rapidly evolving digital environment. The research explores the existing gaps, challenges, and opportunities related to equality, employee participation, diversity, ethical leadership, and governance practices within IT organizations. Specifically, the study investigates how decision-making participation, diversity and equity practices, employee empowerment and voice, and ethical leadership and trust affect employee performance, innovation, and organizational effectiveness. The study is grounded in the growing concern regarding unequal representation, limited employee involvement, and leadership issues that contribute to low morale, reduced creativity, and employee turnover in IT firms. Using a descriptive research approach, the study aims to assess current leadership and governance practices and identify strategies for embedding inclusivity into organizational policies and structures. Findings are expected to provide evidence-based guidance for IT organizations in strengthening inclusive leadership practices, improving governance systems, and creating a more equitable and participative workplace culture that supports innovation, productivity, and long-term organizational development.
Princess Margaret T. Jumawan, Alona S. Serafin, Jehn Hazel T. Bagunas et al.· International Journal of Sci...· 0 citations
The relationship between leadership and sustainability has emerged as a critical area of scholarly inquiry, reflecting the urgent need for organizations to address environmental challenges while maintaining economic viability and social responsibility. This comprehensive review synthesizes evidence from 30 highly relevant empirical studies and reviews published primarily between 2016 and 2026, examining how leadership styles, mechanisms, and practices influence organizational and environmental sustainability outcomes. The evidence demonstrates that specific leadership styles—particularly transformational, green transformational, green servant, and sustainable leadership—positively predict sustainability performance through mechanisms including vision articulation, role modeling, green human resource management (HRM) alignment, employee empowerment, and knowledge diffusion. Outcomes span green innovation, environmental performance, employee well-being, and competitive advantage. Theoretical frameworks employed include the Full-Range Leadership Model, AMO (Ability-Motivation-Opportunity) theory, and CSR governance models. Despite promising findings, significant gaps persist in conceptual clarity, methodological rigor, geographic diversity, and measurement standardization. This review provides a structured synthesis for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and leverage leadership for sustainability.
T. Sutarman, Supardi Tahir· Dinasti International Journa...· 0 citations
Leadership style is one of the most strategic factors influencing organizational effectiveness, employee motivation, innovative behavior, and institutional sustainability. In modern organizations, leadership is no longer limited to authority and control but extends to the ability to inspire, motivate, collaborate, and manage organizational transformation effectively. This article examines leadership style through a collaborative and participatory approach in strengthening organizational performance and supporting sustainable development. The study adopts a qualitative descriptive method using literature review and conceptual analysis. The discussion focuses on transformational, authentic, adaptive, and strategic leadership within the context of organizational transformation, public sector management, and sustainable organizational development. The findings indicate that collaborative and participatory leadership strengthens communication, teamwork, employee engagement, organizational learning, and innovation capability. Leadership styles that emphasize participation, trust, and empowerment significantly improve employee performance and organizational adaptability. Furthermore, collaborative leadership contributes to sustainable development by supporting organizational resilience, inclusive governance, innovation, and strategic partnerships. The study concludes that transformational, authentic, and strategic leadership styles are highly relevant for modern organizations, particularly in the public and health sectors, because they strengthen organizational competitiveness and long-term sustainability.
Mas Wigrantoro Roes Setiyadi, Zahera Mega Utama, A. Samad· IC-BESTS: International Conf...· 0 citations
Digital transformation is profoundly reshaping leadership roles, organizational processes, and managerial competencies, particularly in traditionally labor-intensive industries such as textiles. While existing research largely emphasizes technological adoption and performance outcomes, limited attention has been paid to how leaders interpret, enact, and experience digital leadership within sector-specific contexts. Addressing this gap, the present study explores how digital leaders in the textile industry perceive digital transformation and how it influences leadership roles, processes and required competencies. Using a qualitative research design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with managers operating at different hierarchical levels within the textile sector. The data were analyzed through thematic content analysis, resulting in an integrated framework capturing the antecedents, leadership orientations and organizational outcomes of digital leadership. The findings reveal that digital transformation not only redefines leadership roles toward data-driven, adaptive and participative forms but also restructures leadership processes by accelerating decision-making, enabling remote and flexible work practices and intensifying leader–employee interaction. Furthermore, digital leadership competencies extend beyond technological proficiency to include digital literacy, openness to change, strategic vision and the ability to manage generational diversity and resistance to transformation. The study contributes to the digital leadership literature by offering a sector-specific, multidimensional understanding of leadership transformation in the context of Textile 4.0. From a managerial perspective, the findings highlight the critical role of human-centered digital leadership in leveraging digital technologies to enhance organizational agility, competitiveness and sustainability.
Suleyman Agras, Fatma Çetinkaya· Ege Academic Review· 0 citations
An integrated conceptual framework is proposed that explains organizational performance as a multidimensional outcome generated through the interaction of technological capability, human competency, leadership adaptability, and institutional preparedness.
I. Irwan, Syawal Fahmi, Mohammad Aldilla Muntazar et al.· Jurnal Indovisi· 0 citations
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