The focus of my research is to investigate strategies that leaders might employ to foster unity among individuals, even in the presence of various divisive variables such as intergroup conflict, physical separation, and hierarchical structures. In addition, I also research the correlation between leadership and emotions in the workplace. Specifically, I focus on how leaders may cultivate a favourable emotional environment among their staff. In order to investigate these research inquiries, I utilize a range of methodologies, such as field studies, laboratory and field experiments, archival studies, and content analyses.

How leaders bring people together around a common goal

My initial research focuses on examining how leaders can effectively convey a shared overarching aim or vision, and how they may successfully bring people together around this objective, even in the presence of various divisive issues. The degree to which leaders effectively communicate a shared objective is crucial for comprehending not only how leaders motivate others to accomplish the objectives, but also lies at the heart of leadership itself, as leadership is defined as the act of influencing others to attain a collective purpose. Through my personal research, I aim to comprehend the strategies that leaders can employ to express a compelling vision that fosters unity among individuals and drives them towards its realization. Additionally, I explore many factors that either aid or hinder leaders in their ability to bring people together under a shared goal. The reason for this is because mobilizing individuals around a common goal is not simply a matter of conveying the vision, but also requires considering various human and organizational factors.

A look at the ways in which leaders form an emotional culture in the workplace.

“Emotions are not a form of noise.” “They are data” – Sigal Barsade

Emotions not only provide insight into an individual’s psychology, but also serve as a complex tool for understanding the culture of teams and organizations. The focus of my second study stream is to comprehend the methods via which leaders establish an emotional culture inside their teams, departments, and organizations. My primary research focuses on how leaders can establish a sense of shared purpose within an organization regarding its future goals. Additionally, my secondary research examines how leaders can cultivate a common understanding among members of a social group regarding which emotions should be expressed or suppressed during collaborative work.