About NLS
Our mission is to foster interconnectivity and create linkages that allow us to develop meaningful new frameworks for investigating and practicing leadership. Our aspirations are to:
The Network of Leadership Scholars helps our scholarly community better meet the needs of its constituents of scholars and practitioners. Leadership represents a powerful social concern relative to business and nonprofit organizations, as well as to political, environmental, social, health, and economic issues. As a community of scholars we can bring visibility to key issues of the day, including recent world events on business and political fronts (e.g., ethical leadership, sustainability, corporate governance, public policy, the military, education, etc.).
We are a USA 501(c)(6) business league, not for profit organization.
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NLS Initiatives
NLS is Currently Active in Several Ways
Current Activities
LDRNET: Maintain your connectivity! The LDRNET listserv has moved to Connect@AOM. You must manually sign up for this new system. Click here and do so today!
Awards: We continue to organize a Dissertation, Rising Star, Standout Scholar, and Eminent Leadership Scholar awards.
AOM 2024: We are planning some exciting events for leadership scholars. It is time to think about your leadership related submissions!
Latest news
Servant Leadership Scholars Conference 2026 – Save the Date!
Greetings! We want to suggest a set of dates to hold on your calendar: October 9-11, 2026. A few of us have begun planning a 2026 Servant Leadership Scholars Conference which will be held on these dates, hosted at the corporate headquarters of EA Engineering, Science, and Technology (a 100% employee-owned, public benefit corporation that Read more about Servant Leadership Scholars Conference 2026 – Save the Date![…]
Network of Leadership Scholars (NLS) Reception – Street Address
Are you attending the Academy of Management Annual Meeting? Join the Network of Leadership Scholars (NLS) for a special awards reception as we celebrate outstanding contributions to leadership research and practice. We invite you to connect with fellow scholars and practitioners on the beautiful Terrace of the Copenhagen Marriott. Let’s raise a glass to this Read more about Network of Leadership Scholars (NLS) Reception – Street Address[…]
Network of Leadership Scholars (NLS) Reception
Are you attending the Academy of Management Annual Meeting? Join the Network of Leadership Scholars (NLS) for a special awards reception as we celebrate outstanding contributions to leadership research and practice. We invite you to connect with fellow scholars and practitioners on the beautiful Terrace of the Copenhagen Marriott. Let’s raise a glass to this Read more about Network of Leadership Scholars (NLS) Reception[…]
NLS 3rd Annual Leadership Doctoral Consortium at AOM!!
3rd Annual Leadership Doctoral Consortium at AOM Are you a doctoral student interested in studying leadership? If so, please join us for the 3rd annual Leadership Doctoral Consortium at AOM, sponsored by the Network of Leadership Scholars. This PDW is open to doctoral students at any stage interested in leadership, but priority will be given Read more about NLS 3rd Annual Leadership Doctoral Consortium at AOM!![…]
Calls for Nominations — 2025 Network of Leadership Scholars Awards (deadline March 15)
The Network of Leadership Scholars is seeking nominations for the following awards across career stages: Eligibility criteria, the application process, and award committee selection info for each award can be found on the NLS website: https://nls.aom.org/leadership-awards/. Nominations and supporting materials should be emailed to networkleadershipscholars@gmail.com by March 15. Winners will be notified in June and Read more about Calls for Nominations — 2025 Network of Leadership Scholars Awards (deadline March 15)[…]
Navigating Leadership Online Development Showcases
Based on our recent publication, Navigating Leadership (Routledge), the Network of Identity, Cognition, and Leadership (www.leadcog.net) is excited to host three online showcases featuring top leadership experts. Each 30-minute session will provide valuable insights into leadership development and practical tools for your leadership journey. đź“– Prize draw for a free copy of Navigating Leadership at Read more about Navigating Leadership Online Development Showcases[…]
Call for Papers in Journal of Management Scientific Reports Special Issue
The special issue submission deadline has been extended to December 1st, 2024 and the complete call for papers is available on SMA’s website at: https://smgmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JOMSR-Leadership-SI-Call-for-Papers-Dec-1-deadline.pdf?825510 Theory Testing and Replications in Leadership Science We encourage submissions that test, refine, replicate and extend existing leadership theories. We are open to a variety of methodological approaches as long as Read more about Call for Papers in Journal of Management Scientific Reports Special Issue[…]
Annual NLS Award Ceremony, Business Meeting, and Reception
Congratulations to all of the 2024 NLS award winners, and many thanks to our award sponsors! Please join NLS to for our award ceremony, business meeting, and reception, where we will honor our 2024 award winners! All interested in leadership are welcome! Join us for a snack, drink, and to honor our winners! Sunday, August Read more about Annual NLS Award Ceremony, Business Meeting, and Reception[…]
Emonet XIV Registration and Program now Available
On behalf of my Co-Chairs (Ashlea Troth, Cristian Vasquez, and Audrey Teh) it is my pleasure to announce that the registration site for the Fourteenth International Conference on Emotions and Worklife (Emonet XIV) is now open at https://www.emotionsnet.org/conferences/emonet-xiv/register-for-emonet-xiv/. The conference will be held at the University of Illinois at Chicago UIC) Business School on Wednesday, Read more about Emonet XIV Registration and Program now Available[…]
Call for Proposals – Improving Leadership Research around the Globe: A Mentoring Session
Attention leadership scholars! You are invited to submit a brief research proposal to participate in the following 2024 AOM session: “Improving Leadership Research around the Globe: A Mentoring Session” Saturday, Aug 10th 2024 1:00PM – 2:30PM CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)at Swissotel in St Gallen 1 This Academy of Management PDW provides students and junior faculty the opportunity Read more about Call for Proposals – Improving Leadership Research around the Globe: A Mentoring Session[…]






