Leader Effectiveness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In this symposium, we demonstrate the detrimental role leadership has played throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The three studies address the predictors (e.g., charisma, romance in leadership, perception of crisis) of effective leadership measured as follower perceptions and safety behaviors. In addition we compare leadership effectiveness cross-culturally. This research addresses calls for research on leadership during this novel pandemic. The findings within this symposium offer insight for effective leadership practices for future crises. Leader Effectiveness During the COVID-19 Pandemic Presenter: Agnieszka Karolina Shepard; Mercer U. Presenter: Jenell Lynn-Senter Wittmer; U. of Toledo Presenter: Tatiana Guevara; lasalle U. Presenter: Ashita Goswami; Korn Ferry Institute Presenter: Ethlyn Anne Williams; Florida Atlantic U. Presenter: Lilah Donnelly; Auburn U. Presenter: Thomas Anthony Neely; - Presenter: Patrick Coyle; La Salle U. Presenter: Kate Marie McCombs; Brock School of Business, Samford U. Presenter: Rajnandini Pillai; California State U., San Marcos