Olenda E. Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor College of Leadership and Ethics
Biography
Dr. Johnson utilizes disruptive learning methods to further complex cognitive capacities (e.g., strategic empathy). She is the architect of the Navy’s 2-star leadership course for flag and general officers, as well as senior executives – now an established requirement. Olenda has been instrumental in inculcating leader development throughout Navy culture. Her current efforts leverage her expertise in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to enhance the design, collaboration, and outcomes of general and flag officer education. She is an in-demand speaker and facilitator, supporting diverse efforts across the Naval enterprise, the Department of Defense, and external organizations.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Leadership
Professional Highlights
Adjunct Professor, Victoria Business School, NZ
Professor, U.S. Naval War College
Associate Professor, U.S. Naval War College
Associate Professor, North Carolina A&T State University
Distinguished Visiting Professor, U.S. Air Force Academy
Associate Professor, North Carolina A&T State University
Visiting Professor, U.S. Army War College
Associate Professor, North Carolina A&T State University
Education
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, Organizational Behavior
MBA, Florida A&M University School of Business & Industry, Finance
B.S., Florida A&M University School of Business & Industry, Business Administration/Marketing
Research Contributions and Publications
Presently, Olenda's research centers on Cognitive Development and Higher Order Thinking as an integral component of leader development. Her published research covers a range of topics to include organizational identity, leadership effectiveness and work group diversity. Her research (with Dr. Marcus Stewart) on leadership, diversity, and work teams was selected for Group and Organization Management Editor’s Choice article collections as one of the journal’s most noteworthy manuscripts. Dr. Johnson has presented her scholarship at conferences such as the Academy of Management, Eastern Academy of Management (Global), International Leadership Association, Southern Management Association, and Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. Her work has been included in Journal of Military Learning, Journal of Character & Leadership Development, Group and Organization Management, and Flag Officer Development Research (internal).
Awards and Decorations
Muhammad Ali Center Daughter of Greatness
Board of Governors’ Teacher of Excellence Award
University of North Carolina (UNC)
Teacher of the Year
North Carolina A&T State University
Army Commander’s Medal for Public Service
Beta Gamma Sigma
Phi Kappa Phi
Other Honors
Group and Organizational Management Journal
Editor’s Choice Article Collections
Academy of Management
Best Paper Nominee
External Memberships and Associations
International Leadership Association
Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society
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