Foundations of Leadership Development

The authors

Who wrote the book

Three scholars of leadership and human resource development, across Louisiana State University and the University of Houston.

Portrait of Oliver S. Crocco

Oliver S. Crocco, EdD

Oliver S. Crocco is Associate Professor in the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development (HRD) at Louisiana State University, USA. His scholarship explores global leadership development and adult learning as developmental and transformative processes in complex settings, regional and comparative human resource development, particularly in Southeast Asia, and the changing nature of work and workplace learning.

Global leadership development Adult & transformative learning Comparative HRD in Southeast Asia The changing nature of work
Portrait of Tomika W. Greer

Tomika W. Greer, PhD

Tomika W. Greer is Associate Professor, Associate Department Chair, and Program Coordinator of HRD at the University of Houston, USA. In her research, she critically examines postsecondary education, job transitions, telework, and work-life integration with a focus on helping women and marginalized groups manage and develop thriving and sustainable careers.

Postsecondary education Job transitions Telework Work-life integration Careers of women & marginalized groups
  • · International Board of Directors, Academy of Human Resource Development
  • · Named among "1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America" (2020)
Portrait of Edward A. Gibbons III

Edward A. Gibbons III, PhD

Edward A. Gibbons III is Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Undergraduate Programs Coordinator in the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development (HRD) at Louisiana State University, USA. His scholarship focuses on undergraduate HRD curriculum design, curricular patterns across postsecondary programs, and the strategic differentiation of HRD education in the United States. At LSU, Dr. Gibbons teaches undergraduate and graduate courses focused on human resource development, leadership development, organizational analysis, and performance improvement.

Undergraduate HRD curriculum design Curricular patterns across HRD programs Strategic differentiation of HRD education Leadership development Organizational analysis & performance improvement