My work is motivated by a strong desire to help leaders and their organizations become more effective, adaptable, and resilient in the changing workplace. To this end, I seek to provide contemporary theoretical and practical understandings of two essential areas of research: the future of leadership and the future of work.
The first theme of my research is to investigate why leadership has evolved in facilitating the changing workplaces and how this enables leaders and organizations to function effectively. In particular, several topics regarding remote leadership, leaders at a distance, and the digital model of leadership become more salient than ever.
The second theme of my research discovers why and how we have developed leadership in a broader context of adaptation and cooperation, where I have come to appreciate and recognize the importance of studying the social perspective of leadership. I blend social psychology with organizational leadership to focus on specific topics, such as social identity approach to leadership, evolutionary leadership theory, and leader dominance and prestige.
The third and last theme of my research focuses on the changing world of work, especially in the technologically turbulent world. I am enthusiastic about researching the implications of remote, hybrid, or other flexible work arrangements and ongoing digital and/or intelligent workplaces for employees and how workers adapt to the challenges brought by emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence).
My dissertation concerns the significant roles of leadership in the remote and hybrid workplaces.
