Brent Scott

Brent Scott serves as the Frederick S. Addy Distinguished Professor in the Department of Management at Michigan State University's Broad College of Business, with his office located in Room N405 of the North Business Building at 632 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI 48824.

His research centers on organizational behavior, examining how workplace emotions and personality traits influence professional conduct. Key investigations include the ethical implications of emotional labor—such as the consequences of forced smiling—and evidence that effective leadership need not rely on charismatic presence, challenging conventional management paradigms.

Scott's findings on inauthentic emotional expression and non-charismatic leadership have garnered media attention, including features in Broad Matters podcast episodes and institutional news highlighting their relevance to contemporary workplace dynamics and managerial practices.