Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Employee Engagement, Retention, and Productivity

Authors

  • Dr. Adebayo T. Ogunleye Department of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Dr. Funke O. Adebola Department of Business Administration and Leadership Studies Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Keywords:

Leadership Styles, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Productivity, Transformational Leadership, Transactional Leadership, Charismatic Leadership, Servant Leadership

Abstract

This research investigates the complex connection between leadership styles and employee engagement, analysing how different leadership styles affect organisational outcomes including turnover and output. The leadership of a company has a significant impact on the atmosphere and morale of its employees. By describing distinct leadership styles, explaining the idea of employee engagement, and evaluating the link between leadership styles and engagement, this article provides the basis for a complete framework. To maximise staff engagement and hence retention and productivity, this paradigm will provide light on how to strategically connect different types of leadership. The ultimate goal of this study is to provide businesses with the data they need to implement successful leadership and management programmes.

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Published

09-01-2026

How to Cite

Dr. Adebayo T. Ogunleye, and Dr. Funke O. Adebola. “Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Employee Engagement, Retention, and Productivity”. The Sankalpa: International Journal of Management Decisions, vol. 12, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 19-28, https://www.thesankalpa.org/ijmd/article/view/48.

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