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Retired men and Men’s Sheds in Australia

Amie Southcombe (Department of Employment Relations and Human Resources, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia)
Jillian Cavanagh (Department of Management, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Australia)
Timothy Bartram (Department of Management, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Australia)

Leadership & Organization Development Journal

ISSN: 0143-7739

Article publication date: 2 November 2015

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of charismatic leadership style and value congruence on the social connectedness of retired men in Australian Men’s Sheds. This study also explores the impact of social connectedness on well-being outcomes, such as employment and training, improved family relationships and access to health and welfare services.

Design/methodology/approach

The methodology is a qualitative approach using focus groups (yarning circles) and semi-structured interviews with Shed leaders, men members and healthcare workers.

Findings

The findings suggest that a charismatic leader enhances the value congruence between leaders and their members through empowering, envisioning and empathy, which also contributes to the social connectedness of members and enhances well-being of retired men.

Originality/value

The study provides insights into the factors that contribute to successful leadership, participatory and leadership practices in the Groups/Sheds, and addresses a gap in the literature in the area of leadership and Men’s Sheds.

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Citation

Southcombe, A., Cavanagh, J. and Bartram, T. (2015), "Retired men and Men’s Sheds in Australia", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 36 No. 8, pp. 972-989. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-03-2014-0065

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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