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Chris Laszlo is Professor in the Department of Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, with additional appointments as Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Benedictine University and Visiting Professor at Claremont Graduate University's Drucker School of Management. A pioneer of sustainable value theory, he reframes sustainability as a strategic business opportunity that drives innovation and competitive advantage through environmental and social risk management.
- PhD in Economics and Management Science, University of Paris (1995)
- MPhil in Economics and Master's in International Affairs, Columbia University
- BA with Honors, Swarthmore College
Laszlo's research centers on quantum leadership, flourishing enterprises, and sustainable value creation. His seminal work establishes how businesses can harness sustainability as a catalyst for innovation, employee engagement, and strategic differentiation. He examines the convergence of scientific and spiritual perspectives to develop new leadership paradigms that address complex global challenges while generating business value.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent themes: the integration of consciousness studies into business leadership, the development of purpose-driven organizational models, and the strategic alignment of profit with planetary boundaries. His work increasingly emphasizes quantum leadership frameworks that bridge organizational behavior with systemic sustainability solutions, particularly through humanistic management approaches.
- CWRU Sustainability Champion Award (2018)
- Doctoral Teaching & Mentoring Award (2016)
- Elected Fellow, International Academy of Management (2015)
- Top Sustainability Book by Sustainable Brands (2015)
- Top 100 Thought Leader in Trustworthy Business Behavior (2012)
- Invited Commencement Speaker, Duquesne University (2011)
Laszlo has chaired the AOM Management Spirituality & Religion Interest Group Executive Committee (2018-2022) and served on five PhD committees. Through Sustainable Value Partners LLC, his advisory firm, he develops strategic sustainability frameworks for Fortune 500 companies. His grant-funded initiatives include the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit and the Quantum Leadership Project, which has received support from the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative.
He directs the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit and leads global forums on sustainable business practices. His collaborative networks include the International Academy of Management, Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative, and PRME (UN Principles for Responsible Management Education), where he develops cross-institutional programs for embedding sustainability in business education.
