CULTIVATING WORKPLACE FLOURISHING: THE SYNERGY OF MINDFULNESS, AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP, AND ITS IMPACT ON PERFORMANCE & RESILIENCE

Abstract

In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, the pursuit of workplace flourishing has become a focal point for organizations striving to enhance employee well-being, performance, and resilience. This study explores the interplay between mindfulness, authentic leadership, and their combined impact on the productivity and resilience of financial analysts in India. Drawing on data collected from (n = 246) financial analysts across various firms in India. SPSS and structural equation modelling were used to examine the data. Quantitative analyses reveal a positive relationship between mindfulness, productivity, and resilience, at the same time the introduction of the mediating variable of authentic leadership takes the study on a different path way. Authentic leadership fully mediates the relationship between mindfulness and resilience whereas authentic leadership partially mediates between mindfulness and productivity. Mindful financial analysts achieve heightened productivity and resilience through enhanced focus, rational decision-making, and effective stress management, leading to more informed and sustainable outcomes in their analyses and strategies. These findings underscore the importance of integrating mindfulness and authentic leadership to cultivate workplace flourishing and fortify resilience in today’s competitive business environment.