Michael Harvey

Michael Harvey serves as the John S. Toll Professor of Leadership Studies in the Department of Business Management at Washington College (Chestertown, Maryland), where he has taught since 1998 and held administrative roles including interim Provost (2020-2023).

His educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Government (1995), Cornell University
• M.S. in International Business (1998), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• M.A. in Government (1990), Cornell University
• B.A. in English (1982), University of Maryland

Harvey's research centers on leadership as "inquiry that sparks action," examining how leaders address group challenges in identity, purpose, and shared meaning through interdisciplinary lenses of social science and humanities. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in organizational behavior and global business contexts, emphasizing creativity, innovation, and ethical decision-making.

His recent publications reveal evolving scholarly trajectories: from foundational leadership theory (2024) to historical political analysis (2022) and writing pedagogy (2020), demonstrating consistent engagement with leadership's role in academic, organizational, and societal transformation.