R.I.G.H.T. AS A MODEL OF HEALTHY LEADERSHIP PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY SATISFACTION AND RETENTION IN CZECH ORGANIZATIONS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2956-333X/2025-3-3Keywords:
R.I.G.H.T. model, behavioral leadership, mental health, psychological safety, teamwork, education, healthcareAbstract
The R.I.G.H.T. model represents an innovative and human-centered approach to leadership based on five interrelated behavioral principles: recognition, engagement, growth, health, and teamwork. It aims to integrate emotional intelligence, organizational psychology, and evidence-based management to create resilient, value- oriented workplaces. This study examines how the model can be effectively adapted and implemented in the Czech work environment, with particular emphasis on the education and healthcare sectors – areas characterized by high emotional demands, burnout risk, and complex hierarchical structures.A mixed-methods design was employed, combining qualitative interviews, quantitative surveys, and longitudinal observation within three types of schools and three healthcare institutions. The research analyzed how leaders and employees internalize the R.I.G.H.T. principles through daily routines, communication practices, and institutional culture. The model’s implementation was assessed in terms of interpersonal dynamics, perceived fairness, openness to feedback, and supportive leadership behaviors. The study also explored organizational factors that either facilitate or hinder the sustainable adoption of the model, such as leadership training, institutional autonomy, and management attitudes toward psychological well-being.The findings demonstrate that the systematic application of these five principles leads to measurable improvements in interpersonal relationships, job satisfaction, and psychological safety, while simultaneously reducing staff turnover and conflict incidence. Participants reported greater coherence between organizational vision and individual motivation, contributing to a stronger sense of belonging and shared responsibility. The data confirm that the R.I.G.H.T. model is not merely a theoretical construct but a practical framework capable of delivering tangible outcomes for workplace culture and employee mental health. In the Czech context, its introduction aligns well with ongoing reforms in leadership education and healthcare management, providing a replicable model for human-centered institutional transformation. The results highlight its potential to enhance long-term organizational sustainability, promote ethical leadership, and strengthen collective resilience in high-stress environments.
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