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 2026–2027 H. Smith Richardson, Jr. Visiting Fellow
Jeffrey Yip, PhD, will serve as the Center for Creative Leadership’s H. Smith Richardson, Jr. Visiting Fellow for 2026–2027. He is an Associate Professor of Management at the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, where he teaches in the Executive MBA, the Management of Technology MBA, and the Technology Leadership Program with CIO Canada.
He brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership development, with research and an applied work focus on leadership conversations, listening, boundary spanning, and AI‑enabled leadership development.
His research is published in the Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, as well as leading academic journals including the Academy of Management Annals, Human Resource Management, International Journal of Human Resource Management, and the Journal of Organizational Behavior. He is particularly known for his ability to translate rigorous research into practical tools and methods for leaders.
In his role at CCL, Jeffrey will contribute to global research activities in collaboration with CCL. He will also contribute to AI‑related leadership work, advise on research and innovation projects, and collaborate on applied research and thought leadership.
Previous H. Smith Richardson, Jr. Visiting Fellows
2024–2025: Stephen J. Zaccaro, PhD
George Mason University
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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