Spiritual leadership is increasingly recognized for its role in enhancing employees’ psychological resources and overall well-being. It may serve as a strategic organizational asset that supports followers’ growth. This study investigated the prevalence of spiritual leadership and psychological capital among nursing educators and explored the nature of the relationship between these variables. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using validated instruments measuring spiritual leadership and psychological capital. Over a three-month period, 213 nursing educators participated in the study. Participants reported moderate to high levels of spiritual leadership (49.8% and 38.5%, respectively) and predominantly high psychological capital (63.4%). Analysis revealed a strong and statistically significant positive association between spiritual leadership and psychological capital (R = 0.63, P = 0.001). Regression results indicated that male educators were more likely to demonstrate higher levels of both spiritual leadership and psychological capital than female educators. The findings highlight the importance of fostering spiritual leadership to strengthen psychological capital among nursing educators, emphasizing its potential as a key driver of professional development. Nursing leaders should prioritize the cultivation of spiritual competencies to embed workplace spirituality into everyday managerial practices, enhancing team motivation and resilience.
