The Role of Strategic Leadership and Job-Related Motivation on Work Discipline and Employee Performance: A Case of the Life Insurance Sector of Indonesia

Given the importance of strategic leadership in driving organizational success, understanding how it impacts motivation, discipline, and performance is crucial for both scholars and practitioners. Therefore, this study explores the relationships between strategic leadership (SL), job-related motivation (JRM), work discipline (WD), and employee performance within the life insurance sector in Jakarta, Indonesia. A quantitative approach was used, with data collected from 174 employees through structured questionnaires. The obtained data were analyzed using SmartPLS version 3.3.0. The findings revealed that SL significantly and positively influences JRM, WD, and employee performance. JRM was found to have a positive impact on both WD and employee performance. Additionally, WD directly affects employee performance. The results also demonstrated that JRM and WD act as significant mediators between SL and employee performance.