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Susanne Braun is a Professor in Leadership and Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research Students at Durham University Business School. She holds a PhD (2011) and Habilitation (2017) in Psychology from Ludwig Maximilian University Munich and has held academic positions at TUM School of Management and LMU Center for Leadership and People Management. Her research focuses on leadership dynamics, including the 'bright' and 'dark' sides of leadership, leader identity development, and narcissism in leadership contexts. She has published extensively in top journals like Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes and Leadership Quarterly, earning notable awards such as the Emerald Citation of Excellence (2016). As an editorial board member for multiple journals, she actively contributes to academic discourse. Her work addresses critical issues like leadership identity shifts, follower reactions to leader behaviors, and workplace well-being. She currently supervises PhD students including Aristotelis Alexopoulos and Emilia Nazarewicz. Her research also explores gender dynamics in leadership recruitment and the impact of leadership styles on organizational climates.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (2011)
- Habilitation in Psychology, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (2017)
Research Interests:
- Leader and follower identity dynamics
- Narcissism in leadership and its organizational consequences
- Authentic leadership and its impact on ethical climates
- Work-life interface and leadership effects on well-being
Recent Research Trends: Her 2023–2025 publications emphasize leader identity adaptation in response to events (e.g., crises), the dual roles of grandiose and vulnerable narcissism in leadership, and interventions to foster authenticity. These works highlight her focus on contextual dynamics and psychological mechanisms in leadership.
Awards:
- Emerald Citation of Excellence (2016)
- Leadership Quarterly's Highly Cited Research Award (2016)
Advising & Grants: Supervises four current PhD students and has advised on projects related to leadership identity, narcissism, and work-life balance. Her research has been supported by grants examining follower trust, unethical behavior, and leadership development strategies.
Labs/Teams: Active in Durham’s leadership research clusters and collaborates with global networks like the Institute of Advanced Study (Associate Fellow). Her work bridges organizational psychology and practical leadership training.
