This accepted practitioner research presentation examines how leadership styles and organizational systems interact to shape organizational health. Drawing on literature and case examples, the session explores best practices for building resilient, high-performing organizations through intentional leadership and system design.

This accepted scholarly research presentation introduces Mindful Trust Theory, a framework that reframes trust as an attention driven stance influencing team decision making, psychological safety, and performance in complex organizational environments.

This accepted practitioner research presentation conducts a comprehensive review of transformational leadership literature to inform leadership development initiatives and organizational change efforts. Drawing on landmark studies and recent research, the session connects theory to practice through its application to the Transformational Leadership Growth Lab at the University of South Carolina Palmetto College.

Higher education leaders are often promoted into complex roles without formal leadership training. This SAMIBC 2026 session shares a practitioner case study from the University of South Carolina Palmetto College, highlighting a Transformational Leadership Growth Lab designed to help deans and academic leaders build the skills needed to lead change, strengthen culture, and move beyond day-to-day transactional demands.

This presentation explores how artificial intelligence and lateral reading techniques can be combined to help communities identify misinformation, reduce polarization, and strengthen civic engagement. Participants will learn practical strategies for using AI tools to support real-time fact-checking and informed digital participation.

This presentation explores how aligning HR functions with business strategy strengthens recruitment, training, culture, and performance outcomes, positioning HR as a strategic partner.

This presentation explores how evidence-based management practices can improve hiring outcomes by reducing bias, increasing consistency, and focusing decisions on job-related competencies and skills.

Understanding air quality at the community level is essential for improving public health outcomes and supporting data-informed environmental decision-making. This accepted presentation examines air pollution disparities across Indiana using a

Most organizational health efforts focus on behavior rather than the psychological resources leaders use to shape systems. This session explores how leader Psychological Capital drives culture, resilience, and performance, offering practical tools for building healthier organizations from the inside out.