Joan V. Gallos is an award-winning educator, author, academic leader, and researcher in the fields of leadership, education, and personal development. Her work and interests center on professional effectiveness, innovative leadership, workplace diversity, change management, and building lasting, productive relationships. In both her professional and personal work, Dr. Gallos is committed to changing our understanding of how (and why) individuals and organizations learn, improve, and grow. She is also a devoted mother and passionate lover of the arts, seeing their potential as a vehicle for empowerment, creativity, communication, and growth.