May 7, 2025 | Sanger Research Lab, Faculty Champions, Sanger News
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 15, 2025 | Sanger Research Lab, Strategies and Tips
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 | Sanger Research Lab, Strategies and Tips
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 | Sanger Research Lab, Strategies and Tips
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 | Sanger Research Lab, Managing Teams, 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...
Oct 23, 2024 | Sanger Research Lab, Faculty Champions
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 | Sanger Research Lab, Strategies and Tips
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 | Sanger Research Lab, Strategies and Tips
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 | Sanger Research Lab, Lindy Greer
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 | Sanger Research Lab, Lindy Greer, 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...
