Leading authentically in teams: a moderated mediation model

Although authentic leadership theory has been substantially advanced since its inception, there are calls for more examinations of mediators and moderators in order to extend understanding of authentic leadership processes. To address such a need, this study proposed a moderated mediation model to examine the role that perceived team politics, team proactivity and team potency may play in influencing the relationship between authentic leadership and team effectiveness. The study was aimed to provide empirical evidence at the team level of analysis to further understanding of the impact of authentic leadership on team functioning.