New Perspectives on Leaders’ Motivational and Emotional Experiences and the Role of Basic Psychological Needs Not to Fail Organizational Change in a Multi-Crisis Context—A Content Analysis

This paper aims to identify the motivational and emotional states uncover underlying role of basic psychological needs leaders that will facilitate them handle organizational change in a multi-crisis context. study uses qualitative research approach content analysis investigate leaders’ positive negative experiences during The highlights interplay between motivation, experiences, fulfillment change. Utilizing self-determination theory, it provides insights into how intrinsic extrinsic motivators demotivators, alongside shape responses It underscores importance situational need-based support satisfying needs, which, turn, significantly impacts their motivation states. results highlight need for organizations foster an environment facilitates these addresses potential demotivators. offers practical implications on can enhance resilience adaptation by focusing strategies ensure satisfaction needs. Despite findings, acknowledges further examine complex dynamics different contexts. new findings theoretical descriptions understudied area