Dr Zheng Yaxin

Selected Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

• Howard, J., Eva, N., Leroy, H., Stramand, M., Zheng, Y., and Liden, R. (2025). A configural approach to leadership using latent profile analysis: A key to addressing construct proliferation. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 34(5), 485-501. (ABDC: A)
• Lee, A., Schwartz, G., Reh, S., Li, Z., Zheng, Y., Liu, J., and Gopalan, N. (2024). Upward leader-member exchange social comparison and organizational citizenship behaviour: the mediating role of interpersonal justice and moderating role of competitive climate. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 34(1), 91-108. (ABDC: A)
• Wihler, A., Nolan, R. C., Zheng, Y., Inceoglu, I., Leroy, H., and Charnley, F. (2024). Driving sustainability in organizations: polymathic responsible leadership and circular economy. Organisation. Zeitschrift für Angewandte Organisationspsychologie (GIO), 55(2), 189-199.
• Lee, A., Lyubovnikova, J., Zheng, Y., & Li, Z. F. (2023). Paradoxical leadership: a meta-analytical review.  Frontiers in Organizational Psychology, 1, 1229543.

CONFERENCE PAPERS/PPRESENTATIONS

• Miller, R.O., Howe, L.C., & Zheng, Y. (2026). Cracks in the Armor: Self-Disclosing Imperfection in Leadership Positions. Contribution to presenter symposium: “Self-Disclosure at Work: The Role of Context Across Organizational Levels”. 86th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Philadelphia, United States.
• Zheng, Y., Leroy, H., Inceoglu, I., & Legood, A. (2026). Functional Value and Leadership. Invited talk at New Directions in Leadership Research, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
• Legood, A., & Zheng, Y. (2025). A Critical Review of Self-disclosure. Paper presented at 85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Zheng, Y., Leroy, H., Inceoglu, I., Legood, A., Van den Broeck, A., & Howard, J. (2025). How Basic Psychological Needs Underpin Leadership Meta-categories. Contribution to presenter symposium: “Self-disclosure in organizations: Processes and outcomes.” 85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Zheng, Y., Legood, A., & Leroy, H. (2025). The Role of Follower Expectation for Leader Self-disclosure. Paper presented at the 13th FINT (First International Network on Trust), Genoa, Italy.
• Zheng, Y., Legood, A., & Leroy, H. (2024). The Role of Follower Expectation for Leader Self-disclosure. Contribution to presenter symposium: “Sharing Through Self-Disclosure: Conceptualizations and Measurement in Organizations”. 84th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Chicago, United States.
• Zheng, Y., Leroy, H., Inceoglu, I., & Legood, A. (2024). Functional Value and Leadership. Paper presented at 7th Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Leadership Symposium, Thessaloniki, Greece. 
• Zheng, Y., Leroy, H., Inceoglu, I., & Legood, A. (2024). Functional Value and Leadership. Invited talk at University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom.
• Zheng, Y., Leroy, H., Inceoglu, I., Legood, A., Van den Broeck, A., & Howard, J. (2024). How Basic Psychological Needs Underpin Leadership Meta-categories. Paper presented at 7th Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Leadership Symposium, Thessaloniki, Greece.          
• Zheng, Y., Leroy, H., Inceoglu, I., & Legood, A. (2023). Functional Value and Leadership. Invited talk at OB Research Seminar, Rotterdam School of Management, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
• Zheng, Y., Leroy, H., Inceoglu, I., & Legood, A. (2023). Functional Value and Leadership. Invited talk at London OB Research Day, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom.
• Zheng, Y., Leroy, H., Inceoglu, I., & Legood, A (2023). The Big X of Leadership. Chaired symposium session, 83rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Boston, United States.