Kruse,Elliott Tyler

Dr. Elliott T. Kruse studies how leaders use values, humility, and inclusion to build more collaborative and equitable organizations. His research bridges psychology and management to understand what enables leaders to inspire trust, navigate cultural complexity, and foster meaningful change. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and held postdoctoral appointments at Princeton University and Vanderbilt University¿s Owen Graduate School of Management before joining EGADE Business School in 2017. His work has been published in leading journals such as Nature Human Behaviour, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Personality, and Emotion Review, as well as in several Routledge and Springer volumes on leadership, well-being, and social responsibility. His current projects examine cultural humility in leadership, social capital and career advancement, and the evolving role of Chief Data Officers in organizational transformation. Dr. Kruse is a Level 1 member of Mexico¿s Sistema Nacional de Investigadores and has been recognized among the top 10% of EGADE faculty for research impact, as well as a member of Tec de Monterrey¿s Circle of Distinguished Professors. His online course Leadership and Organizational Behavior, developed for edX, was a finalist for the global edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions to Online Teaching and Learning. His teaching emphasizes experiential learning and reflection, integrating research insights with practical leadership development across MBA, PhD, and Executive Education programs. He is an active member of international research networks including the Psychological Science Accelerator, the Academy of Management, and the International Leadership Association. His scholarship and teaching reflect a consistent aim, to cultivate values-driven, inclusive leadership capable of bridging diverse perspectives in a rapidly changing world.