“Connie Hadley's study of employee well-being and its relationship to organizational effectiveness is a significant area of interest for our member organizations, especially in the tough business environment we face today. -Jeannie Diefenderfer, CEO, Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance
BOSTON (PRWEB) February 07, 2023
Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance today announces the organization’s newest board member, Constance Noonan Hadley, Ph.D. Dr. Hadley is an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, a research laboratory and think tank. She also serves as a lecturer at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and a consulting researcher at Microsoft Research Lab. Her research and consulting on workplace culture, team effectiveness, and employee well-being aligns with the Alliance’s focus on leadership practice and organizational performance.
Alliance Board Chair Douglas Conant says, “From her research and extensive direct work with organizations, Connie brings a deep understanding of the intersection of human psychology and organizational behavior. Like the Alliance, she studies the real-world challenges and practices inside high-performing companies to help other companies be more effective. Our members will benefit from a closer connection to her work, and she brings valuable perspectives and connections to our board.”
The Institute for Life at Work studies and identifies the best practices and insights that will help employees live better lives at work and help their organizations thrive. With collaborators from around the world, Dr. Hadley researches the future of work, team dynamics, psychological safety, employee loneliness, burnout, well-being at work, and inclusive cultures.
“I am encouraged by the commitment Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance members have to human-centered leadership practices,” Dr Hadley said. “My work shows how everyday behaviors can influence overall organizational performance. I was attracted to the Alliance because they recognize the complexity of leading this way. Their work is showing companies a sustainable way forward.”
Dr. Hadley holds a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from Harvard University, an MBA in human resource and strategic management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in social psychology from Princeton University. Previously, she worked with McKinsey & Company and at General Mills, Inc. Dr. Hadley sits on the Board of Trustees at McLean Hospital, a leader in behavioral and mental health.
“We are thrilled to welcome Connie to our board and our Higher Ambition community,” adds Jeannie Diefenderfer, CEO, Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance. “Connie’s study of employee well-being and its relationship to organizational effectiveness is a significant area of interest for our member organizations, especially in the tough business environment we face today. The Alliance strives to provide organizations with practical, data-driven practices that can help employees and the bottom line, and we know Connie will help us advance our mission.”
Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance is a CEO-led community building thriving companies ready to solve the world’s toughest problems. We understand how collective focus on people, purpose, and performance creates successful organizations. We bring leaders together to learn through honest, meaningful experiences with peers and experts who challenge and advance their thinking. Everything we do is grounded in academic research and real-world experience and designed for impact.
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