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Nathan L. Meikle serves as an Assistant Professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship area at the University of Kansas School of Business. His academic work bridges organizational behavior, decision-making, and the intersection of business with law and technology. With a unique background spanning law, business, and athletics, Meikle brings diverse perspectives to his teaching and research in the business school environment.
Dr. Meikle's educational journey reflects his interdisciplinary approach to scholarship:
- Ph.D. in Management (Organizational Behavior), University of Utah, 2018
- J.D., Stanford Law School, 2013
- B.S. in Management, Brigham Young University, 2006
Meikle's research focuses on social perception and bias in organizational contexts, with particular attention to how humans interact with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. His work examines expertise utilization in teams, decision-making processes, and the psychological factors that influence organizational behavior. Through his scholarship published in top-tier journals including The Academy of Management Journal and The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Meikle explores how cognitive biases affect workplace dynamics and technology adoption.
His recent publications reveal an evolving research trajectory that increasingly examines human-AI interaction, with multiple studies on algorithmic bias and perceptions of artificial intelligence in recruitment and decision-making contexts. Meikle's work demonstrates a consistent thread connecting social psychology fundamentals with contemporary organizational challenges presented by technological advancement.
Meikle has received multiple teaching awards for his instruction in organizational behavior, ethics, negotiation, and related subjects. His pedagogical approach integrates practical application with theoretical foundations, helping students develop both conceptual understanding and real-world skills.
Beyond traditional academic pursuits, Meikle hosts the "Meikles & Dimes" podcast, which explores practical insights in decision-making, communication, and performance psychology through conversations with business leaders, academics, and professionals across disciplines. He is also the author of "Little Miss: A father, his daughter and rocket science," a memoir about teaching his two-year-old daughter to read.
Meikle's professional background includes time as a collegiate football player for BYU and as a radio broadcaster for IMG College Sports Radio, experiences that inform his understanding of team dynamics, leadership, and performance under pressure.
