This study investigates theories from the strategic entrepreneurship literature related to strategic entrepreneurship mindset, strategic entrepreneurship leadership, and entrepreneurial value creation. A sample of 85 SMEs was taken from the SME sector in East Java, Indonesia, using a non-probability sampling method with a purposive sampling technique. The data collection process was a survey with questionnaires distributed directly to the SME owners. The data analysis was carried out using a structural equation measurement model (PLS-SEM) and included outer model analysis, inner model analysis, mediation testing, and hypothesis testing. This study contributes to the strategic entrepreneurship leadership variable, which is a mediating variable. The study confirms this theory for SMEs to provide broader scientific ideas related to strategic entrepreneurship theory. The small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that were looked at can create entrepreneurial value through benefits and added value for individuals, organizations, and the social environment. This can contribute to progress and sustainability, which will help the economy in Indonesia and give decision-makers more information.

Salah satu dampak pandemi Covid-19 adalah perubahan pada waktu kerja dan perubahan pola kerja yang harus disikapi secara positif oleh manajer dan karyawan agar tetap bekerja secara professional dan berpikiran inovatif dalam bekerja. Pemimpin harus berperan aktif menyiapkan karyawan menghadapi perubahan tersebut, sehingga tetap terlibat aktif, bersemangat, dan produktif meskipun banyak kendala selama masa pandemi ini. Pandemi tersebut menjadi momentum penting bahwa work engagement sangat berharga bagi perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh transformational leadership terhadap work engagement melalui meaning in work dan personal resources sebagai mediasi. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 134 karyawan tetap CV Industri Kreatif Madiun. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif dan path analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1)transformational leadership berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap work engagement; 2) transformational leadership berpengaruh sigifikan positif terhadap meaning in work; 3) meaning in work berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap work engagement; 4)meaning in work sebagai partial mediating pengaruh transformational leadership terhadap work engagement; 5) transformational leadership berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap personal resources; 6) personal resources berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap work engagement; 7) personal resources sebagai partial mediating pengaruh transformational leadership terhadap work engagement.