Published on October 2025 | Organizational Leadership, Authentic Leadership, New Leadership Model, AVEP RR Model on Mental Wellness

Leading for Mental Health in a BANI, VUCA, and RUPT World: Integrating the AVEP RR Model for Employee Well-being

This article examines how authentic leadership, articulated through the AVEP RR (Authenticity, Values, Emotional Intelligence, Purpose, Resilience, and Responsiveness) model, supports employee mental health and well-being within the dramatically disrupted landscapes captured by the VUCA, BANI, and RUPT frameworks. Leveraging qualitative methodology and secondary data from global surveys and peer-reviewed research, the paper explores the mechanisms by which leadership styles buffer psychological distress, foster social support, and promote flourishing at work. Anchored in management science, the discussion links leadership development to urgent organizational priorities and provides a research-informed basis for leadership action in unpredictable, anxiety-inducing work environments.