Our prestigious H. Smith Richardson, Jr. Visiting Fellow program was established in 2000 and is made possible through an endowment. It brings in external perspectives and expertise to strengthen our research initiatives.
Our 2024–2025 H. Smith Richardson, Jr. Visiting Fellow
Dr. Stephen J. Zaccaro, a renowned professor of psychology at George Mason University, will serve as the Center for Creative Leadership’s H. Smith Richardson, Jr. Visiting Fellow for 2024–2025. With a career spanning decades, Dr. Zaccaro has established himself as a leading authority on leadership, group dynamics, and organizational psychology.
In his role at CCL, Steve will:
- Advise teams on team performance, group dynamics, occupational stress, resilience, and leadership
- Serve as a research advisor/thought partner contributing to generating articles
- Provide input into the psychological dimension of cybersecurity
Steve’s academic achievements are extensive. He has authored over 125 journal articles, book chapters, and technical reports, including the book The Nature of Executive Leadership: A Conceptual and Empirical Analysis of Success. Additionally, he has co-edited 5 books on various aspects of organizational leadership, leader development, multiteam systems, cybersecurity, and occupational stress.
As an experienced leadership development consultant, Steve has worked with executives and managers from private industry, public sector, and military organizations. He has been a principal investigator, co-principal investigator, or consultant on numerous projects focusing on leadership and executive assessment, leadership and team training, leader adaptability, executive coaching, multiteam systems, and cybersecurity team performance.
Steve’s expertise is further recognized through his editorial roles. He serves on the editorial board of The Leadership Quarterly and as an associate editor for both the Journal of Business and Psychology and Military Psychology.
Holding a PhD in Psychology from the University of Connecticut, Steve brings a wealth of academic expertise to his work. His contributions to the field have been widely acknowledged, as evidenced by his status as a Fellow of both the Association for Psychological Science and the American Psychological Association, specifically in Divisions 14 (Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology) and 19 (Military Psychology). These honors underscore Steve’s significant impact on the understanding and application of psychology in organizational and military contexts.
Previous H. Smith Richardson, Jr. Visiting Fellows
2020–21: Bernardo M. Ferdman, PhD
California School of Professional Psychology of Alliant International University
2016–17: Bob Johansen, PhD
Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future
2014–15: Peter Ping Li, PhD
Professor of Chinese Business Studies, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
2012–13: Karen Stephenson, PhD
President, NetForm International and Professor of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam School of Management
2011–12: Jessica Payne, PhD
Assistant Professor, Nancy O’Neill Collegiate Chair in Psychology, and Director of the Sleep Stress & Memory (SAM) Lab, University of Notre Dame
2010–11: Prasad Kaipa, PhD
CEO, Kaipa Group, California
2009–10: Dharm P.S. Bhawuk, PhD
Professor, Management and Culture and Community Psychology, Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii
2008–09: Douglas T. Hall, PhD
Professor, Organizational Behavior, Boston University
2005–06: Andrew Kakabadse, PhD
Professor, International Management Development, Cranfield University
2004–05: Ellie Weldon, PhD
Professor, Organizational Behavior, IMD International
2003–04: Michael Fullan
Dean, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Ontario
2002–03: Shalom Schwartz, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2001–02: Kathy Kram, PhD
Professor, Organizational Behavior, Boston University School of Management
2000–01: Jay Conger, PhD
Professor, Organizational Behavior, London Business School
At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we’ve pioneered leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, from community leaders to CEOs. Consistently ranked among the top global providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals at every level in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.
At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we’ve pioneered leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, from community leaders to CEOs. Consistently ranked among the top global providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals at every level in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.
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