The multilevel correlates, contributions, and consequences of leader humility in humanitarian aid work.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Leader humility has been linked to many positive outcomes but not examined in humanitarian aid work. Three studies examined the multilevel correlates, contributions, and consequences of leader humility in Medair-a large, multinational, faith-based aid organization. Study 1 examined correlates of leader humility in a sample of 308 workers and 167 leaders. Study 2 explored multilevel contributions of leader humility in 96 teams comprised of 189 workers. Study 3 utilized a subsample (50 workers, 34 leaders) to explore consequences of Time 1 leader and team humility on outcomes 6 months later.

Method

Participants completed measures of humility (general, relational, team), leader and team attributions (e.g., effectiveness, cohesion, and growth-mindedness), organizationa

SUBMITTER: Davis EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10751791 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature