Individual-focused transformational leadership: taking charge, psychological capital and thriving at work

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Perceived individual-focused transformational leadership (IFTL) is strongly and positively associated with psychological capital, thriving at work and taking charge. Thriving at work partially mediates the relationship between IFTL and taking charge. The hypothesis that thriving at work mediates the relationship between psychological capital and taking charge is partially supported (the effect of psychological capital on taking charge is significant but weakens when thriving at work is present). Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.