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 | Strategies and Tips, Managing Teams, Sanger Research Lab
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...
Oct 23, 2024 | Faculty Champions, Sanger Research Lab
Sanger is thrilled to announce our newest Sanger Research Lab member, Daphne C. Watkins. Watkins holds several appointments at the University of Michigan, such as University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor at the National Center for Institutional...
Oct 22, 2024 | Strategies and Tips, Sanger Research Lab
In a post-pandemic world, the way we work has changed—and so has leadership. Leaders are under new pressures to perform at higher levels and adapt quickly to changing demands. In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Sanger Research Lab member and Michigan Ross...
Oct 14, 2024 | Strategies and Tips, Sanger Research Lab
In hybrid and remote work settings, many teams struggle with disconnection, impacting their collaboration and performance. In a recent Michigan Ross Executive Education article, Sanger Research Lab member and Associate Professor of Management and Organizations, Julia...
Sep 18, 2024 | Lindy Greer, Sanger Research Lab
In a recent interview with MERIT, Sanger’s Faculty Director Dr. Lindy Greer, shares insights on how leaders can foster agility in their organizations. She highlights the importance of psychological safety, diverse perspectives, and open communication in helping teams...
Sep 16, 2024 | Faculty Champions, Sanger Research Lab
Sanger is thrilled to announce our newest Sanger Research Lab member, Walter Sowden. Sowden, a behavioral scientist with over 27 years of experience leading and improving organizations, joined Michigan Ross as a LEO intermittent lecturer in management and...
Sep 1, 2024 | Lindy Greer, Sanger Research Lab, Sanger News
The Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting is a cornerstone event in the field of management, attracting over 10,000 attendees from diverse disciplines every year. This year’s event, held in Chicago, served as a global platform where scholars, researchers, and...
