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Birgit Schyns is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of People & Organisations at NEOMA Business School, France. She obtained her PhD in Psychology from the University of Leipzig, Germany (2001) and previously held a position at Durham University, UK before joining NEOMA in 2017.
Research Focus: Her work centers on leadership dynamics, particularly the follower perspective and the 'dark side' of leadership (e.g., abusive supervision, narcissistic leadership). Key themes include destructive leadership patterns, leader-member exchange, and the psychological mechanisms driving follower reactions to leaders.
Editorial Roles: She has served as associate editor for journals like European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, British Journal of Management, and Applied Psychology: An International Review. Currently, she contributes to editorial boards of several leadership-focused publications.
Recent Contributions: Recent studies explore AI-driven leadership challenges, narcissistic leadership dynamics, and leadership behavior during crises (e.g., the pandemic). Her work bridges psychological theory with organizational practices to address toxic leadership and employee well-being.
Academic Activities: She has co-edited major works like Research Handbook on Destructive Leadership (Edward Elgar, 2024) and contributed to leadership handbooks. Active in conferences, she has delivered keynote speeches on topics like 'Relationship Science in the Workplace.'
