Unlocking Sustainable Performance: The Dual Role of Organizational Learning and Psychological Safety under Sustainable Leadership, Shahd Mohamed

Shahd Mohamed
Sohar University
Sohar
Oman
ORCID: 0009-0007-3658-3622 

Purpose: Today, scholars and practitioners increasingly recognise sustainable leadership as a powerful way to address sustainability challenges. This study examines how sustainable leadership (SL) influences sustainable performance (SP) by exploring the mediating roles of organisational learning (OL) and psychological safety (PS).
Design/methodology/approach: Questionnaire surveys were used to collect the data from 315 employees working in different industries in Oman. Structural equation modelling (SEM-PLS) was used to analyse the data.
Findings: The results revealed a positive relationship between SL and both OL and PS. Furthermore, OL and PS are positively related to sustainable performance (SP). Finally, OL and PS positively mediated the relationship between SL and SP.
Implications: Developing leaders who prioritise sustainability, promote OL, and foster PS can significantly enhance employees' commitment to sustainability goals. These actions enable organisations to build resilience and achieve long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits.
Originality: This study emphasises the significance of SL in promoting sustainability through OL and PS in emerging economies, such as Oman.
Keywords: Sustainable Leadership; Organization Learning; Psychological Safety; Sustainable Performance; Oman; SDG 8 & 12.