A Multilevel analysis of leadership through the lens of gender ; Une lecture multiniveau du leadership à partir de la question du genre

This habilitation thesis offers a multilevel analysis of leadership, using gender as a guiding thread. Drawing on a body of both quantitative and qualitative research, the study examines how gender influences the individual, collective, and organizational dynamics of leadership, and how these different levels interact to shape leadership trajectories, particularly for women. At the individual level, our work highlights the impact of traits, stereotypes, and gender role orientations on leadership perceptions. At the collective level, we explore team dynamics and the tensions associated with shared leadership. At the organizational and societal levels, we analyze the effects of diversity and inclusion policies, as well as the complexity and uniqueness of women’s leadership trajectories.Finally, an epistemological and methodological reflection underscores the need for a plurality of conceptual frameworks and research practices in order to grasp a phenomenon as complex, relational, and situated as leadership. In conclusion, the thesis proposes a research agenda focused on deepening the analysis of gender bias, examining new forms of leadership in response to major contemporary challenges, and developing collaborative research that helps bridge theory and practice. ; Ce mémoire d’Habilitation à diriger des recherches propose une analyse multiniveau du leadership en intégrant la question du genre, comme fil conducteur. A l’aide d’un corpus de travaux quantitatifs et qualitatifs, l’étude examine la façon dont le genre influence les dynamiques individuelles, collectives et organisationnelles du leadership, et comment ces niveaux interagissent pour façonner les trajectoires de leadership, tout particulièrement pour les femmes. Au niveau individuel, nos travaux soulignent l’impact des traits, des stéréotypes et des orientations de rôle de genre sur la perception du leadership. Au niveau collectif, nous explorons les dynamiques d’équipe et les tensions liées au partage du leadership. Au niveau organisationnel et sociétal, ...