Molina López, Manuel MaríaGonzález Pérez, SusanaGarcía Centeno, María del CarmenMartínez Martínez, MiryamGRUPO: Mujeres y liderazgo empresarial: la brecha de género en la cima (LEADGAP)2024-12-202024-12-16Molina-López, M. M., González-Pérez, S., García-Centeno, M. C., & Martínez-Martínez, M. (2024). Climbing the Ladder: An Authentic Leadership Program Boosting Adolescent Girls’ Potential. Sage Open, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440241307697https://hdl.handle.net/10637/17796This study explores the realm of authentic leadership theory to examine how female teenagers can enhance relational authenticity and develop authentic leadership skills through a specialized program. Employing multigroup Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), we assess the impact of this leadership intervention on female teenagers, comparing pre- and postintervention results. Additionally, we contrasted the outcomes of program participants with those of same-aged, nonparticipating students from similar backgrounds. The analysis revealed a significant increase in the scores for the four constructs of authentic leadership among the program’s participants. Notably, their academic grades also improved post-intervention. Focusing on high school females aged 16 years and above, the study addresses a critical age for developing selfperception of competence and confidence. The persistent underrepresentation of females in leadership roles underscores the necessity for early interventions like this one. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how a leadership program can positively influence the development of authentic leadership skills among participants, while also observing enhancements in academic achievement following this particular intervention.enopen accessAdolescent femalesAuthentic leadership educationLeadership skills developmentLeadership program for girlsLeadership program for female teenagersArtículo10.1177/21582440241307697