John LeCounte

John LeCounte serves as Assistant Professor at St. John Fisher University's Saunders College of Business, specializing in strategic leadership, corporate governance, and organizational behavior. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, focusing on CEO succession dynamics and HR solutions for small enterprises.

Research interests span Founder-CEO succession in family firms, HRM frameworks for small business owners, and corporate governance optimization. His work examines strategic failures in mature family businesses, labor relations mitigation strategies, and human capital approaches to leadership transitions. Current projects investigate unionization resistance mechanisms and legacy preservation during generational shifts.

Recent publications reveal consistent focus on family business governance and small business HRM across leading journals including International Journal of Organizational Analysis and Journal of Small Business Management. His 2024 articles establish theoretical frameworks for founder-CEO succession while addressing practical industrial relations challenges.

As an educator, Dr. LeCounte employs case studies, consulting projects, and team leadership exercises across entrepreneurship strategy, organizational behavior, and industrial relations courses. His teaching methodology emphasizes real-world business acumen development through hybrid and online modalities.

• Yale Global Executive Leadership Program (YGELP) alumnus
• Sherpa Executive Coaching Program graduate (University of Georgia)

Professional consulting expertise includes employee relations, executive succession planning, and industrial relations for business decision-makers. His andragogy integrates leadership development with small business operational challenges through experiential learning frameworks.