This study examines the influence of Ethical Leadership on Innovative Work Behavior through Thriving at Work as a mediating variable among coffee shop employees in Yogyakarta. This study used a quantitative approach with a purposive sampling method with 133 respondents. Data were analyzed using the Smart-PLS 4.0 application. The results show that Ethical Leadership has a positive and significant influence on Innovative Work Behavior. In addition, Thriving at Work mediates the influence of ethical leadership on innovative work behavior, which is accepted and has a positive direction of influence. This study provides empirical evidence regarding the mediating role of Thriving at Work in strengthening the influence of Ethical Leadership on Innovative Work Behavior, especially in the context of the coffee shop industry. The results of this study can be used as an illustration and guideline for decision considerations to be taken by companies or managers. The development of ethical leadership has a positive influence on innovative work behavior and thriving at work.
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