July 2026 • 26th July 2026

Authentic Leadership: A Step Backward from a Communication Perspective

In this chapter, I critique authentic leadership from a critical perspective, and ethical perspective, and a communicative perspective.

September 2025 • 26th July 2026

Feminist Organization Theory

In this chapter, I discuss the historical development of feminist organization theory.

January 2023 • 26th July 2026

King Harald Fairhair: Just Another Plundering Viking, or an Exemplar of Effective Leadership

In this chapter, I apply contemporary principles to explore the leadership practices of King Harald Fairhair, one of the greatest Vikings.

October 2022 • 26th July 2026

Two Contrasting Ethical Perspectives on Leadership and the COVID-19 'Return to Work' Dilemma: Kant's Categorical Imperative and Gilligan's Ethic of Care

In this chapter, I explore the societal ethical dilemma of whether or not to organizational members should return to work in the later stages of the pandemic.

Spring 2022 • 27th July 2026

Now What? Transitioning from Chair to Former Chair

This article provides advice for department chairs who are in the process of transitioning out of their academic leadership position.

July 2020 • 27th July 2026

Improving Crisis-Response Simulations: Using Local Context and Incorporating Crisis-Response Professionals

This article presents a crisis simulation activity to be used in crisis communication education. Students partner with crisis management professionals and developing localized, multi-stage scenarios in the university context.

September 2019 • 27th July 2026

Adaptability: A Universal Constant of Effective Academic Leadership

This article describes a four-step process for becoming an academic leader who is able to break out of a rut and effectively adapt to change.

April 2019 • 27th July 2026

Academic Leadership and Creativity

This article provides a three step process to help department chairs foster creativity within their own departments.

2018 • 27th July 2026

Public Speaking for Critical Minds and Critical Voices (3rd ed.)

This undergraduate textbook explores public speaking from a critical perspective.

Fall 2017 • 27th July 2026

Decision-Making and the New Chair: Guidelines and Principles

The department chair typically involves little to no training when they first start in their position. In this article, I provide guidelines to help chairs in making decisions.

2017 • 27th July 2026

Relational Communication Theory

This undergraduate textbook explores communication theories specifically connected with relationships and relationship development.