Palgrave Studies in Workplace Spirituality and Fulfillment: Theory and Practice

Sullivan, Gregory S.

This book applies the principles of well-being theory and positive psychology to sport to establish a basis of servant leadership in sport organizations. Though the win-at-all-cost mentality is pervasive in sport, leading to acceptance of leadership styles more associated with controlling and extrinsic motivators, the author proposes need satisfaction based on three psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and belongingness, which leads to enhanced job performance, job satisfaction, and well-being. Through need satisfaction, servant leaders positively influence organizational outcomes by enabling followers' growth and well-being. This book will make a new contribution to sport management research in applying the principles of positive psychology to servant leadership and to sport.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2019-03-25

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030112479

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-11248-6

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 297