The Impact of Authentic and Servant Leadership on Job Engagement of Healthcare Staff with the Mediating Role of Motivating Language

Abstract

The present study investigates the impact of authentic and servant leadership on job engagement among healthcare staff, with the mediating role of motivating language. The statistical population consisted of all healthcare employees in Kerman city in 2022. Using Cochran’s formula, a sample of 293 participants was selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires on authentic leadership, servant leadership, motivating language, and job engagement. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares (PLS) and structural equation modeling. Findings indicated that both authentic and servant leadership have significant positive effects on job engagement. Additionally, motivating language served as a significant mediator in these relationships. These results suggest that enhancing effective leadership styles and improving motivating language skills can boost healthcare staff engagement and improve the quality of healthcare services.