Structural equation modelling reveals distinct effects of ADHD traits on leadership potential and performance in employees, suggesting ADHD can serve as a workplace asset.
Key Points
To evaluate how specific ADHD traits (hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity) influence leadership potential, organizational citizenship behavior, and employee performance.
Cross-sectional survey of N=157 employees across various organizations in Gujarat, India.
Assessed direct and indirect relationships using partial least squares structural equation modeling (SmartPLS version 4.1.0.9).
Hyperactivity and impulsivity were positively associated with perceived leadership potential, whereas inattention exhibited a negative association.
Perceived leadership potential strongly mediated the relationship between ADHD traits and both organizational citizenship behavior and employee performance.