Aug 19, 2025 | Women in Leadership, Sanger Research Lab
Aparna Joshi, professor of management and organizations at Michigan Ross and member of the Sanger Research Lab, is the recipient of the 2025 Academy of Management Journal (AMJ) Impact Award. This honor is given annually to research published over the past two decades...
Aug 4, 2025 | Sanger News, Lindy Greer, Sanger Research Lab
The Academy of Management (AoM) annual meeting brings together some of the most influential voices in organizational scholarship. The conference took place in Copenhagen, Denmark this year, and over 13,000 management scholars from around the world attended. Sanger...
Jul 21, 2025 | Sanger Research Lab, Strategies and Tips
How confident are you—and does it help? Shirli Kopelman, clinical professor of management and organizations at Michigan Ross and Sanger Research Lab member, is the recipient of the 2025 NCMR Article of the Year Award for her co-authored paper, “Can Confidence...
Jun 15, 2025 | Sanger News, Sanger Research Lab
The Sanger Leadership Center is thrilled to celebrate longtime faculty champion and Sanger Research Lab member Sue Ashford, who recently received the 2025 Andy Andrews Distinguished Faculty Service Award—a top honor recognizing outstanding service to the Michigan Ross...
Jun 9, 2025 | Sanger News, Sanger Research Lab
Last week, the Sanger Leadership Center proudly hosted the 2025 New Directions in Leadership Research (NDLR) Conference at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. This prestigious, invitation-only event convened some of the world’s top scholars—alongside...
May 7, 2025 | Sanger News, Faculty Champions, Sanger Research Lab
At the Sanger Leadership Center, we believe that leadership development should be grounded in the latest research and best practices. To make that vision a reality, we launched the Faculty Advisory Board—a group of distinguished Michigan Ross faculty who provide...
Apr 28, 2025 | Strategies and Tips, Sanger Research Lab
In a recent Michigan Ross Executive Education webinar, Michigan Ross professor and Sanger Research Lab member Dr. Mike Barger hosted a panel discussion with former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Michigan Ross Associate Dean Dr. S. Sriram on how leaders can...
Apr 15, 2025 | Strategies and Tips, Sanger Research Lab
In a recent article, Michigan Ross professor and Sanger Research Lab member Dr. Maxim Sytch explores how leaders can build influence without relying on formal authority. His research highlights the power of “collaborative currency”—a reputation for being constructive,...
Apr 15, 2025 | Strategies and Tips, Sanger Research Lab
In a recent study, Michigan Ross professor and Sanger Research Lab member Dr. Walter Sowden found that leaders who can mentally shift between past and future perspectives are more effective. This ability, known as temporal metacognition, helps leaders make sense of...
Mar 5, 2025 | Strategies and Tips, Sanger Research Lab
Strong relationships are the foundation of successful teams. In a recent video from Michigan Ross Executive Education, Sanger Research Lab member Dr. Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks shares four strategies for fostering immensely human interactions in organizations. His insights...
Mar 4, 2025 | Managing Teams, Sanger Research Lab, Strategies and Tips
Employee disengagement is on the rise—but what can leaders do about it? In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Sanger Research Lab members Dr. Gretchen Spreitzer and Dr. Robert Quinn provide insights into why employees check out at work and what leaders can do...
Nov 14, 2024 | Self-Leadership, Sanger Research Lab
In today’s fast-paced world, perfectionism isn’t just unnecessary—it’s counterproductive. As work environments evolve, the pressure to have all the answers and present a flawless solution has shifted as more value is placed on collaboration, feedback, and...
