This study empirically examines the effects of leader-member exchange on the relationship between the three dimensions of motivating language namely direction-giving language, empathetic language and meaning-making language and the management effectiveness of Waqf properties by Waqf institutions in Malaysia. Sullivan bases the dimensions of motivating language used in this study on the Theory of Motivating Language. This study employs a quantitative approach through the survey research design. A total of 168 employees out of the overall total of 216 employees in Waqf institutions throughout the country were randomly selected using the random cluster sampling technique for determining the sample size based on the Waqf institutions in each state in Malaysia. In terms of the research instrument, this study employed the Motivational Language Scale adapted from Mayfield and Mayfield the Leader-Member Exchange Scale adapted from Liden et al., and the Management Effectiveness scale adapted fr.....

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