John Antonakis

John Antonakis is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Lausanne’s Faculty of Business and Economics. His research focuses on leadership psychology, particularly charisma, personality, intelligence, leadership development, and research methodologies. He has published extensively in top journals like Science and Nature Human Behavior, and his work has been cited over 2.45 million USD in research funding. He teaches Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Causal Analysis at undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels.

Prof. Antonakis served as Editor-in-Chief of The Leadership Quarterly and has held editorial roles in top journals. He is recognized globally, including being named a Clarivate Highly Cited Scientist (2019) and ranked in PLOS Biology’s top 2% scientists (2020–2022). His research emphasizes rigorous methodologies and addresses issues like endogeneity and causal illusions in leadership studies.

His work bridges academia and practice, influencing public administration and business leadership training. Media outlets such as The New York Times and BBC have covered his findings. Beyond academia, Antonakis enjoys running, cycling, and gardening, and his dog’s media appearance highlights his personal life.