Flourishing in Turbulence: The Influence of Psychological Capital on Leader Derailment

• In Event: New Directions for Leadership Scholarship in Turbulent Times

Short Description

Using a sample of over 200 leaders, this research found that psychological capital negatively predicts derailment above and beyond leadership skills. This paper explores the role of positive inner strengths (i.e. psychological capital) on preventing career derailment and argues that psychological capital is increasingly important for resilient leadership.

Participants

• Cathleen E. Clerkin, Center for Creative Leadership

• Marian N Ruderman, Center for Creative Leadership