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Parenting the Workplace

Leadership Through an Attachment Lens

  • Higher Education
  • Event
  • Strategic Management
  • Leadership
  • On-demand
  • 40 Minutes
  • On-Demand Video

Description

Watch Peter Harms from the University of Alabama for a virtual discussion on 'Parenting the Workplace: Leadership Through an Attachment Lens.

In this thought-provoking session, Harms explores the fascinating intersection of attachment theory and organizational leadership. Delving into:

  • How leaders function as parental figures in the workplace
  • The influence of childhood experiences on leadership expectations
  • Fostering creativity and proactive behaviors through secure leadership
  • The impact of parenthood on leadership styles
  • Developing followers towards independence

This webinar offers valuable insights for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone interested in improving workplace dynamics and organizational culture. 

About Your Speaker

  • Peter Harms -

    Peter Harms

    Peter D. Harms, the Frank Schultz Endowed Professor at the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business, specializes in leadership, personality, and psychological well-being. With over 150 publications and recognition from organizations like SIOP and the Academy of Management, his work has influenced academia, industry, and government agencies, including NASA and the U.S. Army. Harms also serves as editor for multiple journals and on the scientific advisory board of Hogan Assessment Systems. He is also the author of McGraw Hill's Leadership Fundamentals for the Modern Organization.