Selected Publications
Research-Informed Insight, Applied to Leadership and Organizations
My Scholarship
My scholarship reflects my commitment to understanding leadership, organizational dynamics, and change at depth—and translating that insight into practical, real-world application. The publications below represent selected work across leadership, organizational change, and systems thinking. Together, they inform my approach as a scholar–practitioner working with leaders and organizations navigating complexity.
This work explores how leadership systems influence who is selected, how leaders are developed, and how performance is evaluated—highlighting structural and contextual factors that shape leadership outcomes.
Peer-Reviewed Articles & Doctoral Research
Women, Leadership, and Organizational Dynamics
Gipson, A. N. (2021).
The impact of dual stereotype threat and power on negotiation behavior and affect.
Doctoral Dissertation, Columbia University.
This research examined how intersecting identity-based dynamics shape negotiation behavior, decision-making, and affect—particularly for women navigating high-stakes organizational contexts..
Gipson, A. N., Pfaff, D. L., Mendelsohn, D. B., Catenacci, L. T., & Burke, W. W. (2017).
Women and leadership: Selection, development, leadership style, and performance.
This work explores how leadership systems influence who is selected, how leaders are developed, and how performance is evaluated—highlighting structural and contextual factors that shape leadership outcomes.
Books & Edited Volumes
Organizational Change, Systems, and Leadership Thought
Szabla, D., Pasmore, B., Barnes, M., & Gipson, A. N. (Eds.). (2017).
The Palgrave Handbook of Organizational Change Thinkers, Volume I. Springer International.
Szabla, D., Pasmore, B., Barnes, M., & Gipson, A. N. (Eds.). (2017).
The Palgrave Handbook of Organizational Change Thinkers, Volume II. Springer International.
These edited volumes bring together foundational and contemporary perspectives on organizational change, offering systems-level insight into how organizations evolve, adapt, and sustain transformation over time.
Book Chapters & Contributed Works
Seeing Beneath the Surface of Organizational Life
Noumair, D. A., Pfaff, D. L., St. John, C. M., Gipson, A. N., & Brazaitis, S. J. (2017).
X-ray vision at work: Seeing inside organizational life.
In Research in Organizational Change and Development (Vol. 25). Emerald Publishing.
This chapter explores how underlying organizational dynamics—often invisible—shape leadership behavior, team functioning, and change outcomes.
How This Scholarship Informs My Work
My research and writing inform how I approach leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational change—not as abstract theory, but as disciplined ways of thinking about:
- Power, identity, and leadership behavior
- Decision-making under pressure
- Organizational systems and change dynamics
- Sustainable leadership effectiveness
This foundation allows me to bring rigor, nuance, and contextual awareness into client work—while remaining focused on practical outcomes.
For Academic and Research Inquiries
If you’re interested in academic collaboration, research partnerships, or speaking engagements connected to this work, please reach out via the contact page and note “Research Inquiry” in your message.
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