Navigating Digital Transformation: Exploring the Nexus Between Digital Leadership and Job Satisfaction

Abstract

The global impact of digitalization is a phenomenon that affects businesses in a multitude of ways. It is imperative that businesses undergo digital transformation across all business processes, with leaders playing a pivotal role in ensuring this transformation occurs. It is hypothesized that those in leadership positions will gain a competitive advantage by implementing digital transformation across the entire organization. This study explores the interplay between digital leadership and job satisfaction, emphasizing the pivotal role of leaders in navigating organizational transformation in the digital age. By synthesizing recent literature, the research identifies a positive correlation between digital leadership practices and employee satisfaction. Digital leadership, characterized by technological expertise and human-centric approaches, fosters innovation, enhances employee motivation, and mitigates resistance to change. Despite its relevance, the relationship remains underexplored, with limited empirical evidence addressing mediating variables and contextual factors. This review aims to enrich the academic discourse by highlighting practical implications for leadership development and future research directions.