New research from the University of Florida suggests that people who feel powerless at work can overcome their tendency to remain passive by simply reframing their situation as an opportunity rather than a constraint. According to the study, employees who
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Warrington doctoral student honored with research grant for work on leader mistakes
University of Florida Warrington College of Business doctoral student Daniel Kim (Ph.D. ’25) is among the recipients of a grant for practical research focused on organizational innovation, learning and/or performance by leaders and teams. The Graen Grant for Student Research
University of Florida among nation’s top 20 public MBA programs
The University of Florida’s MBA programs were named among the best in the nation, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Among public programs, the Full-Time MBA is No. 16 in the nation and the Weekend

How power at work follows you at home – for better and worse
New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can impact your ability to relax at home. The study, authored by researchers at the University of Florida and Florida State University, offers important insights for
Find yourself shopping at Publix often? That’s by design.
BB&T Professor of Free Enterprise David Brown and Beth Ayers McCague Family Fellowship Associate Professor Brian Swider share insights into why Public dominates the city of Gainesville and crowds the local market. Read more in this story from the Independent
Research: Why Your Board Should Include a Long-Tenured Director
The presence of long-tenured independent directors on corporate boards can be an effective governance mechanism that leads to greater performance and reduced exposure to outside risks. However, there is a need for balance. Insights from R. Perry Frankland Professor David
Underwater academic
Most academics start their careers inside the classroom. Associate Professor Trevor Foulk started his in the ocean. The new faculty member and alumnus of the University of Florida Warrington College of Business was making waves in his career as a
University of Florida management professor’s paper awarded for excellence
Robert Emerson, Huber Hurst Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, received the Jackson-Lewis Best Paper Award from the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB), the world’s oldest, largest society of
Workplace incivility can cost you your peace of mind
Incivility at work makes us more stressed out and our performance suffers. When left unchecked, it can contribute to a toxic work culture. Ph.D. student Daniel Kim, Martin L. Schaffel Professor Klodiana Lanaj and Texas A&M’s Joel Koopman (BSBA ’07,
Applying for work? Don’t take your friend’s advice
Who would you rather go on a blind date with: someone you don’t know or someone recommended by a friend? The same is true when applicants are applying for jobs; according to new research by Beth Ayers McCague Family Fellowship