COVID-19 and Leadership

Abstract

The main aim of this chapter is to investigate and report the specific personality traits, attitudes, styles of individual leaders, and learning experience of Bahraini leaders during COVID-19. A qualitative study technique used in order to purse the objectives of this research. Semi-directive interviews were conducted with 15 Bahraini leaders from different companies and sectors. The data was analysed and discussed based on themes related to the crisis management and effective leadership style. The results revealed that an exceptional leadership style has emerged in the Bahraini organizational environment to instill confidence and resilience to staff, customers, and external stakeholders during crisis. The findings of the current study will offer a comprehensive framework for effective leadership performance in times of crisis. In addition, the results of this study will be beneficial for the field of gender and culture studies, for instance culture diversification and its relationship with leadership styles.