Drawing on identity and social comparison theories, we propose and test a model of motivation to lead based on two … the leadership role). We propose that these comparisons imply different identity verification purposes and have different … consequences on the motivation of individuals. The results obtained by using structural equation models and response surface …

Capitalizing on a leader’s natural predilection to employ a specific leadership approach by correlating Motivational … Value Systems (MVSs) to scholarly accepted, psychometrically validated leadership theories, this investigation draws … parallel relationships between a leader’s intrinsic impulsions and resulting influence actions. Linking greater motivation and …

relatively persistent. At least three motives explain this behavior. Some use leadership strategically to distill personal gains …