Research, teaching, and service define my professional life. Two qualities distinguish much of my work. I am fascinated by cross-level relationships: the influences between and among individuals, organizations, and society. And as romantic as it may sound, I think we are all called to try to leave the world a better place. The desire to better understand these cross-level relationships, done with a clear eye on bettering our world, animates most everything I do.

Broadly, the study of how organizations enhance or undermine our well-being is the study of corporate governance. My research explores the purpose, accountability, and control of the firm (and even more generally, business itself) in society. My teaching aspiration is to help students learn to lead. With leadership rooted in a person's being, knowing and doing, I am open to all kinds of teaching approaches. I am particularly drawn to action-based learning. Ultimately, we are called to service. I have tried to contribute to the University of Michigan, Dartmouth College earlier in my career, and my profession over the years.