Do chameleons lead better? A meta-analysis of the self-monitoring and leadership relationship

Lei, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1817-0345, Wang, C. and Pinto, J. (2023) Do chameleons lead better? A meta-analysis of the self-monitoring and leadership relationship. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. ISSN 1552-7433 doi: 10.1177/01461672231210778

Abstract/Summary

The relationship between self-monitoring and leadership has been debated. We attempt to resolve this debate through a meta-analysis (N = 9,029 across 55 samples). Since this is the first meta-analysis that focuses on this relationship, we were able to study both focal constructs at a granular level. As hypothesized, self-monitoring is positively associated with leadership emergence and leadership effectiveness. Whereas self-monitoring is positively related to managerial leadership, its relationship with transactional leadership is non-significant. Contrary to our prediction that self-monitoring is negatively related to authentic leadership and to transformational leadership, we found positive relationships. Importantly, the relationship between self-monitoring and leadership variables is typically non-significant when the latter is measured by subordinate ratings. This casts doubt on the general finding that self-monitoring is positively related to leadership. Also, the relationships significantly differ when self-monitoring was measured by different scales. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/114199
Identification Number/DOI	10.1177/01461672231210778
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Henley Business School > Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour and Reputation
Publisher	SAGE
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