Elliott Kruse

Elliott Kruse is Professor in the Department of Strategy and Leadership at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and leads the Thematic Area Research Group (GAT) on Leadership. His work bridges psychological theory with business applications, focusing on value-driven leadership development.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor in Psychology from UC Riverside, University of California
• Master in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach

Dr. Kruse's research centers on how values shape leadership through ethics, motivation, and decision-making processes. He investigates critical implications for conflict resolution, negotiation dynamics, and social innovation frameworks. His pioneering work on humility constructs has transformed understanding of interpersonal processes in organizational contexts, particularly examining gratitude-humility feedback loops and their impact on professional relationships.

Analysis of his publications reveals a cohesive trajectory in positive organizational scholarship, with increasing focus on healthcare leadership applications. His work consistently integrates psychological mechanisms with practical business solutions, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections between social psychology, medical ethics, and organizational behavior.

His notable recognitions include:

• Best Paper Award, Organizational Behavior Division, Academy of Management (2011)
• 2023 edX Prize Finalist for Innovation in Online Teaching

As leader of the GAT in Leadership, Dr. Kruse directs collaborative research initiatives examining conscious capitalism frameworks and ethical leadership development within Latin American business contexts, fostering partnerships with global institutions including Princeton University where he previously held postdoctoral appointments.