The purpose of this study is to examine how Goleman’s leadership styles affect employee retention in selected cooperatives in Bukidnon. Specifically, it aims to identify which leadership approaches help employees stay committed and satisfied with their work. This research used a quantitative, descriptive-correlational design. Data were collected through validated questionnaires answered by 731 employees from two cooperatives: the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative in Manolo Fortich and the First Agrarian Reform Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Kisolon, Sumilao. The survey measured six leadership styles coercive, visionary, affiliative, democratic, pacesetting, and coaching and assessed the employees’ perception of retention.The findings revealed that all leadership styles were generally observed at high levels, with democratic and coaching leadership showing a positive effect on employee retention. This suggests that leaders who involve employees in decision-making and support their growth encourage loyalty and long-term commitment. On the other hand, coercive, visionary, affiliative, and pacesetting styles did not show a strong connection to retention, even though they were rated positively. Overall, employee retention remained high, with most employees feeling satisfied, valued, and motivated to stay in their workplace.These results provide practical insights for cooperative leaders, highlighting the importance of participative and supportive leadership approaches. Future studies could explore other industries, larger samples, or additional factors such as organizational culture and job satisfaction to further understand the relationship between leadership and retention.