The researchers embarked on a structured cross-sectional study, aiming to uncover the intricate relationships among Laissez-Faire leadership, intrinsic motivation, and nurses’ task performance. Subject of Research: The mediating role of intrinsic motivation in Laissez-Faire leadership and nurses’ task performance. Article Title: Examining the mediating role of intrinsic motivation in Laissez-Faire leadership and nurses’ task performance: a cross-sectional study. Examining the mediating role of intrinsic motivation in Laissez-Faire leadership and nurses’ task performance: a cross-sectional study. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03869-1Image Credits: AI GeneratedDOI: 10.1186/s12912-025-03869-1Keywords: Laissez-Faire leadership, intrinsic motivation, nursing performance, healthcare management, leadership styles, nursing practice.