Rebuilding Organizational Culture Through Transformational Leadership: Success Lessons from Uber’s Experience in Startups
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study explores how transformational leadership can drive the success of startups by reshaping their organizational culture at a fundamental level. Using a case study approach, the research examines Uber's experience to demonstrate the impact of this leadership style. Despite facing numerous crises and scandals that threatened its organizational culture, Uber successfully overcame these challenges by adopting transformational leadership practices. The study reveals that emarcing a transformative and innovative leadership approach is essential for enacting substantial cultural change within, organizations. However, it also emphasizes that such transformation requires a significant investment of time and effort to achieve measurable and lasting results. This investigation highlights the pivotal role of leadership in cultivating an adaptive and resilient organizational culture, which is vritical for the success and sustainability of startups.
Source: Lúmina
Authors: Houda Feriel Boughaba, Baci Ilhem
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408860005