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David Sloan is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Business at Whitworth University, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. His research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership studies, and communication dynamics within workplace settings. He holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University, an M.B.A. from Eastern Washington University, and a B.A. in Business Management from Whitworth University.
Dr. Sloan’s research emphasizes servant-leadership, relational communication in supervisor-employee relationships, and the impact of mentorship on employee outcomes. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as exploring geographic brand congruency and the integration of faith in professional ethics. He is a recipient of the 2020 Integration of Vocation in the Classroom Award and has been recognized as one of Whitworth’s Most Influential Professors (2017, 2020).
- Education:
- Ph.D., Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
- M.B.A., Eastern Washington University (2009)
- B.A., Business Management, Whitworth University (2005)
His publications span journals like the International Journal of Servant Leadership, Communication Quarterly, and Journal of Managerial Psychology. Recent trends in his work highlight communication competence in hybrid workplaces and the role of dominance and relational messaging in leadership effectiveness. He teaches courses such as Organizational Theory and actively contributes to faith-informed business education.
- Awards:
- Integration of Vocation in the Classroom Award (2020)
- Whitworth’s Most Influential Professor (2017, 2020)
Dr. Sloan’s research also intersects with marketing strategy, particularly geographic branding, and he has explored psychological constructs like differentiation of self in organizational contexts. His collaborative projects often involve peer-reviewed validation of assessment tools, such as the Differentiation of Self Inventory.
