Bibliometric Examination of Spiritual Leadership Trends in Contemporary Organizations

The purpose of this study is to investigate the function of spiritual leadership in organizations, especially among those who work in institutions. Studies from 1969 to 2023 that are related are included for evaluation. Spiritual Leadership, characterized by its emphasis on ethical and values-driven guidance, has garnered increased attention in contemporary management literature. Leveraging bibliometric methodologies, this research systematically examines a vast array of scholarly publications, extracting trends, key themes, influential authors, and interconnections within the domain of Spiritual Leadership. The analysis spans diverse dimensions, encompassing the evolution of concepts, prevalent theories, and the contextual application of Spiritual Leadership frameworks across varied organizational settings. By synthesizing and visualizing the bibliographic data, this study aims to offer a nuanced understanding of the prominence, trajectories, and emerging directions within Spiritual Leadership studies. The research includes 40 pieces of linked literature on spiritual leadership that was taken from the Web of Science database and determined to be the most relevant to the topic of spiritual leadership. The current study concluded by offering potential directions for further research using bibliometric analysis. This research employed workplace spirituality, work performance, model values, transformation, impact, and charismatic leadership. It emphasizes leadership and makes the issue more intriguing. Due to the fact that relatively few studies have been conducted in India, the purpose of this study is to assess the importance of spiritual leadership in India as well as its effect.