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Andrew Blake is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business. His research focuses on personality psychology, strategic leadership, and the impact of executive traits on firm strategy and performance. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas and a BA in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Blake’s work bridges psychology and management, examining how personality influences strategic decision-making and firm outcomes. He is also a proponent of methodological rigor, leading development of the SMART Tool to standardize archival data collection. He teaches strategic management and emphasizes reproducible research practices.
Key research interests include CEO personality dynamics, entrepreneurial resource mobilization, and the behavioral aspects of funding processes. His work on narcissism, agreeableness, and charisma in leadership has implications for organizational behavior and corporate governance. He has also explored social media’s role in recruitment and adolescent mental health through innovative data collection techniques.
Andrew’s publications span entrepreneurship, leadership, and methodological advancements. Notable contributions include analyses of CEO traits in IPO pricing, the influence of narcissism in venture funding, and global trends in adolescent loneliness. His interdisciplinary approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods, often leveraging open-source tools to enhance research credibility.
While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to improving research practices reflect a commitment to academic excellence. Teaching responsibilities include strategic management courses, complementing his research focus on organizational strategy.
