Authentic leadership and employee health: a conditional process model

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect authentic leadership (AL) on employees' health via perception climate authenticity (PCA) across two studies. In study 2, authors additionally explore moderating role neuroticism. Design/methodology/approach hypotheses were tested studies using two-wave survey data. 1 ( n = 104), mediation hypothesis was tested. Study 2 146) extended and examined moderated model. Findings Across both studies, AL positively related employee health, perceived mediates relationship. shows that neuroticism moderates indirect such instigated by particularly conducive for employees high in as opposed those low Practical implications emphasize health-promoting AL. It recommended organizations cascade, through their leaders, emotional display rules encourage genuine expression. Originality/value This addresses gaps literature investigating authenticity, a mediating variable lies at heart AL, integrating personality process.