Dr. Brian Burgess is a researcher and educator specializing in leadership and teams, with a focus on leadership, power asymmetry, and social responsibility. His work explores how leaders effectively navigate multi-stakeholder environments, addressing critical topics such as leadership transitions, social responsibility, social support, and performance management. Dr. Burgess has led significant research initiatives, including a $200,000 NSF-funded longitudinal study on workforce resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and a $2 million ARI-funded project on multi-team systems. His research is advancing academic understanding, with manuscripts currently under review at leading journals such as Organizational Science and Journal of Applied Psychology.

Dr. Burgess’s research is informed by extensive practical and international experience. As an undergraduate, he developed and led a four-phase leadership development program that was recognized as the best among over 200 university programs. He has worked closely with senior executives from major corporations to examine organizational strategies, leadership structures, and HR challenges. His service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal provided valuable insights into leadership in diverse, resource-constrained contexts. At Colorado State University, Dr. Burgess integrates these experiences into his research and teaching, equipping students with practical tools and frameworks to address the complexities of leadership in modern organizations.