Academic Background: B.A. from Antioch College, Ph.D. in Economics and Social Science from MIT.
Research Interests: Leadership, organizational behavior, and management theory.
Appointments: Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at USC Marshall School of Business (deceased, but listed as emeritus for historical contributions).
Awards: Named the 'dean of leadership gurus' by Forbes magazine.
Publications: Author of Leaders: Strategies for Taking Charge (HarperBusiness, 1985) and On Becoming a Leader (Basic Books, 1989).
Additional Contributions: Advised U.S. presidents and corporate leaders on leadership strategies.