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Lindsey Godwin is the Robert P. Stiller Endowed Chair of Management and Professor at Champlain College’s Stiller School of Business, where she also serves as Academic Director of the Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry (AI). She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University, an M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University, and a B.A. in Psychology & Sociology from Ohio Wesleyan University. Her expertise lies in Appreciative Inquiry, Management & Organizational Behavior, and Socially Responsible Businesses. She has been recognized with Champlain’s Edward Lyman Phelps Professorship, its highest faculty honor, and her article on Earthshot OD was named among the most impactful in Organization Development.
Godwin’s research focuses on creating transformative learning environments and advancing Organization Development (OD) practices. She leads Champlain’s MS in Leadership and MS in Organization Development & Human Relations programs and collaborates globally on initiatives like the AI Practitioner Journal. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing generative change and positive institutional frameworks. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant, advocating for ethical, inclusive, and innovative organizational approaches.
Notable contributions include co-editing a special issue on Positive Institutions in the International Journal of Appreciative Inquiry and developing the AI Scale. Her articles span topics from inclusive leadership to moral imagination in decision-making. Professional activities include advising on global OD strategies and fostering cross-functional collaboration in workplaces. She also champions initiatives like Earthshot OD, aiming to align organizational practices with ecological and societal flourishing.
Godwin’s academic and practice contributions are complemented by her role as a pragmatic optimist, seeking possibilities in challenges. She leads workshops and summits to translate AI principles into actionable strategies, emphasizing collective leadership and adaptive cultures.
