Is It the same Boat? Sailing the Interdisciplinarity of Entrepreneur(ship) and Leader(ship) Nexus: Romanian Migrants Stirring Transformational Leadership in London

To fully understand the transformative leadership potential inherent in the entrepreneurial practices of migrant entrepreneurs, it is crucial for readers of this study to go beyond the common stereotypes of instability and economic survival often associated with migrant entrepreneurship. This study employs interpretive constructivism to investigate transformational leadership identities and practices shared by 16 Romanian immigrant entrepreneurs in London on Facebook and via semi-structured interviews. The participants shared their practices as transformational leaders within their communities and in broader British society. This study draws on theories of Social Identity and self-efficacy (Tajfel & Turner, 1979) and Leader-Follower (Graen & Cashman, 1975) to enhance our comprehension of how entrepreneurs enacted idealised influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualised consideration to motivate and inspire stakeholders towards a broader focus on social positive impact rather than solely economic outcomes. This study focuses on Romanian immigrant entrepreneurs and contributes to the interdisciplinary understanding of transformational leadership through entrepreneurship. It facilitates the shift from belief-driven policies to evidence-driven policies that promote and support the inclusivity of entrepreneurs and leaders.