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Scott N. Taylor is a professor of organizational behavior and the Arthur M. Blank Endowed Chair for Values-Based Leadership at The Blank School at Babson College. He is also a research fellow with the Coaching Research Lab at Case Western Reserve University, a member of the Institute of Coaching (IOC) at McLean, Harvard Medical School Affiliate, a founding member of the International Coaching Federation's (ICF) Thought Leadership Institute Global Co-Lab, a member of the Consortium for Learning Innovation convened by McKinsey & Company, and a core member of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations (CREIO).

The primary focus of his research is leader assessment and development. He studies the various approaches organizations use to assess and develop their leaders, evaluates the effectiveness of those approaches, and develops new approaches to improve leader assessment and development. As a result, his research has focused on competency development (especially emotional and social competence), leader self-awareness, 360-degree feedback assessment, executive coaching, gender, and sustainable individual change.

Scott has won a number of awards for both his research and his teaching. His scholarly work has appeared in several outlets such as Academy of Management Learning & Education, Business Horizons, Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, Group & Organization Management, Harvard Business Review, Human Relations, Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice, Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, Journal of Management Education, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Dynamics, Personnel Psychology, and The Leadership Quarterly. In addition, Scott has over twenty years of teaching experience in a variety of settings. He is a highly rated instructor and facilitator who has taught leadership development, human resource, and organizational behavior courses to executive, graduate, and undergraduate students.

Scott has worked domestically and internationally with over fifty companies in a variety of industries. As part of the Babson Executive and Enterprise Education faculty, Scott has taught in custom programs for, among others, Assa Abloy, Biogen, Dell EMC, FLIR Systems, Grant Thornton, MCAA, MilliporeSigma, National Football League, Siemens, and Veolia. Independent of Babson, his past and present executive development work includes organizations such as Coca-Cola FEMSA, Fifth Third Bank, Office for Financial Research (of the United States Treasury), Pemex Gas y Petroqumica Bsica, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Smucker Company.

Prior to joining Babson College, Scott was an assistant professor in the school of management at Boston University and later an associate professor with tenure in the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico. Scott has a B.A. in Spanish from Brigham Young University. He received an MBA with concentrations in organizational behavior and human resource policy and a PhD in organizational behavior from Case Western Reserve University.

Harvard Business Review Idea Watch, MSNBC, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal blog, Nature, the Society for Human Resource Managers, the Academy of Management, The Globe and Mail, and several other such outlets have featured Scott's research.

A trailblazer in strength-based change for the past 20 years, Lindsey Godwin, PhD, is celebrated worldwide as a dynamic speaker, consultant, facilitator, and author. Holding the Robert P. Stiller Endowed Chair of Management at Champlain College, she also spearheads the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry. Holding a master's degree in conflict resolution from George Mason University and a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University, Lindsey's impact spans far beyond academia. She has collaborated with global entities like the U.N., The Red Cross, Ben & Jerry's, Imagine Nepal, and the City of Tampa, among others. Known for her captivating talks and award-winning articles like "Earthshot OD," Lindsey's latest book, How Do You Love a Question? (2024) inspires inquiry and positive change in hearts of all ages.

With over 25 years working with organizations of all shapes and sizes, Molly McGuigan is seasoned at helping steer organizations down the windy path of strategy creation, purpose clarification, and transformative change. Armed with an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, she brings a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights to her work. A leading expert in the strength-based change methodologies of Appreciative Inquiry, Molly knows how to help organizations crack the code on how to engage their most valuable resource — their people. Her ability to create practical solutions that help clients address their unique challenges with sustained results has made her a globally sought-after consultant.

Vanessa Druskat is a Weatherhead Affiliate Instructor and an internationally recognized expert on work team effectiveness, team leadership, and emotional intelligence. When she isn’t teaching, she spends her time researching and consulting on topics of work team effectiveness and team leadership in organizations that range from Fortune 100 Companies (e.g., Johnson & Johnson, Kodak, and Whirlpool), to nonprofit organizations such as the Houston Public School System and the Boston Aids Action Committee. She is passionate about identifying the behaviors and strategies that differentiate the highest performing leaders and teams from those that perform at average levels.

Druskat is an award winning researcher and instructor and has published her work in the most prestigious journals in her field including the Harvard Business Review and M.I.T.’s Sloan Management Review. She has been invited to present her ideas and research at dozens of universities in locations as varied as the Harvard Business School; the Stanford University Business School; ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain; Ege University in Izmir, Turkey; Corvinus University in Budapest, Hungary; and The PSG Institute of Management in Coimbatore, India.

Professor Druskat joined the Whittemore School faculty as an Associate Professor in 2003 after spending eight years on the faculty of the Department of Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University. She lives in Durham, New Hampshire with her husband and two children.

Diana Bilimoria, Ph.D. is KeyBank Professor and Chair and Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. She received her Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. She has authored several books, including Women in STEM Careers: International Perspectives on Increasing Workforce Participation, Advancement and Leadership, and Gender Equity in Science and Engineering: Advancing Change in Higher Education. She is an elected member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Management, and has served as the Chair of its Gender and Diversity in Organizations Division. She has published extensively in leading journals and edited volumes, and has received multiple national research grants. She has served as the editor of the Journal of Management Education. She sits on the editorial boards of several journals in the business and management field, and she serves on the advisory boards of several institutional transformation projects at leading institutions of higher education.

Dr. Bilimoria's research focuses on gender and diversity in governance and leadership, and organizational transformation. Her studies have helped corporate, educational, and nonprofit organizations reinvent themselves and establish practices that attract and retain a high-performance, diverse workforce. Topics she studies include: How do individuals achieve their fullest potential as leaders and contributors in organizations? What facilitates women and minority group members becoming full participants in organizations, top management teams, and boardrooms? How can workplaces tap into all the capabilities of diverse and inclusive leadership?

Dr. Bilimoria is an expert in how leadership development can transform individuals, groups, and organizations. Her teaching and executive education activities focus on executive leadership and gender, diversity and inclusion in organizations. She has served as an organizational consultant and management educator for private, public, and nonprofit organizations, and as an advisor and coach for executives and managers, focusing on the areas of leadership development, diversity and inclusion in organizations, and organizational transformation.

Dr. Bilimoria has been internationally recognized for her scholarship, teaching, leadership, and service. Recent awards she has received include the Academy of Management Learning & Education Best Paper Award, the Scholarly Contributions to Educational Practice Advancing Women in Leadership Award, the Weatherhead School of Management Enduring Research Impact Award, the Janet Chusmir Distinguished Service Award from the Gender and Diversity in Organizations Division of the Academy of Management, the Weatherhead School of Management Teaching Excellence Award, the Excellence in Higher Education Leadership Award from the ACE Ohio Women's Network, the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women's Spotlight Series Prize for Women's Scholarship at Case Western Reserve University, and the Weatherhead School of Management's Doctoral Teaching Excellence Award.

Jeremy Graves, PhD, ignites minds and empowers organizations to unlock the hidden potential of their multi-generational teams. As Director of Professional and Continuing Education at Boise State University, he champions innovative programs that equip leaders with the tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of intergenerational collaboration. He's also a sought-after keynote speaker and author of three acclaimed books, Leading Across Generations (2018), The Leader Paradox (2023), and his forthcoming book Change Leadership, where he dissects the complexities of organizational transformation and provides actionable strategies for success.

Jeremy's passion lies in bridging generational divides and cultivating vibrant work environments where diverse perspectives collide to spark innovation. He draws upon his extensive experience teaching leadership courses in Boise State University’s LEAD program, leading workshops across the globe, and consulting with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500s. His expertise in generational dynamics, team building, and cultural restructuring empowers organizations to achieve breakthrough results and unleash the synergy of intergenerational collaboration.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Jeremy enjoys cheering on the Boise State Broncos, catching a hockey game (Go Steelheads!), and spending quality time with his family in scenic Boise, Idaho.

Ellen B. Van Oosten, PhD, is an educator, researcher, author, speaker, and executive coach. She is Professor of Organizational Behavior and Faculty Director of Executive Education at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Van Oosten is also Director of the Coaching Research Lab, a scholar-practitioner collaboration to advance coaching research she founded with colleagues Richard Boyatzis, PhD, and Melvin Smith, PhD, in 2014.

As an educator, Ellen teaches in the PhD, MBA, Executive MBA, and the Master of Positive Organizational Development programs. In her role as Faculty Director for Executive Education, she regularly designs and delivers leadership development programs for many organizations such as Sherwin-Williams, Fifth Third Bank, Crown Equipment, Great Lakes Cheese, and Sandia National Laboratories.

Ellen's research agenda centers on the study of how individuals learn, change, and grow in enduring ways through coaching and development. This interest fuels her curiosity to study topics such as executive coaching, coaching relationships, emotional and social intelligence, leadership assessment and development, developmental relationships, and women's leadership in STEM fields. Van Oosten frequently speaks at events and conferences.

She has published numerous scholarly and practitioner articles in a variety of publications, including Harvard Business Review, Leadership Quarterly, Management Learning, Academy of Management Learning & Education, Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, Frontiers in Psychology, Journal of Management Development, and Organizational Dynamics. She is the co-author of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching for Lifelong Learning and Growth, with Richard Boyatzis and Melvin Smith.

Ellen is also a master coach and strives to inspire managers and leaders to reach their fullest potential. She has twenty-nine years of experience as a coach, holding certifications as Board Certified Coach (BCC) and Associate Certified Coach (ICF-ACC). She also directs and leads the Weatherhead School's coach certificate programs.

She received her PhD and MBA from Case Western Reserve University and her BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton.

With over 30 years of experience in organizational development, leadership, and workforce development, Michael Walton has built a reputation as a dynamic consultant, coach, and facilitator. As a former leader of two training organizations and now an independent consultant, Michael has worked extensively with both corporate and community organizations throughout the eastern United States.

Known for his highly interactive and engaging sessions, Michael brings insight, practical tools, and actionable strategies to inspire positive behavior change in individuals and teams. He has facilitated programs for more than 600 organizations, reaching upwards of 90,000 participants, reflecting his commitment to impactful facilitation and training.

Michael specializes in experiential education, creating unique learning experiences that resonate with participants. His workshops have taken place in diverse venues such as art museums, historic landmarks, and sports stadiums, including locations like The Florida Aquarium, Sea Island Resort, and Historic Williamsburg.

At Weatherhead, Michael has lead sessions focused on diversity & inclusive leadership, design thinking, and managing multiple generations in the workforce. He also serves as a leadership coach for the Weatherhead Executive Leadership Development Experience (ELDE) and holds a Weatherhead Coaching Certificate.

Michael has also worked as a facilitator in various research projects at CWRU, working initially with the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center on research related to smoking-related health disparities, and more recently with the Swetland Center for Environmental Health at the CWRU School of Medicine. His work with the Swetland Center focuses on food system change and reducing and eliminating race and place-based health disparities.