وجوه ارتباطی شایستگی‌های رهبری اصیل مدیران: یک مطالعه فراترکیب

The current study aimed to identify and present a model of authentic leadership competencies for managers, with a particular emphasis on their communication aspects. Authentic leadership, as an emerging leadership style, is based on the model proposed by Walumbwa et al. (2008) and encompasses four key components: self-awareness, relational transparency, balanced information processing, and an internalized ethical perspective. These components are rooted in humanism and form the conceptual framework of this study. This research was conducted using the meta-synthesis method and the seven-step approach outlined by Sandelowski and Barroso. Among the 2,659 identified articles, 24 documents published between 2010 and 2024 were selected for examination using a content analysis strategy. The findings indicate that the communication aspects of managers' authentic leadership competencies can be categorized into five areas: Self-awareness (including critical reflection, awareness of opportunities and limitations, and self-actualization), Balanced processing (encompassing expectation, active listening, and prioritizing organizational benefits over personal interests), Relationship transparency (focusing on honesty and effective communication), Internalized moral perspective (adhering to personal values and a moral compass), and Creating a positive work environment (which involves enhancing employee satisfaction and qualitative development, attention to employee needs, and balanced psychological traits). These competencies empower managers to effectively promote the organization's image and achieve its goals by building trust, maintaining positive relationships, and providing accurate and transparent information. The results of this study can serve as a guide for developing training programs and evaluating the performance of managers, particularly those in public relations.