Jim Jawahar received his Ph.D. degree in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from Oklahoma State University. His research has been published in some of the top-tier journals in his field, such as Academy of Management Review, Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, and Journal of Vocational Behavior. Jim served as department chair and associate provost at Illinois State University. Currently, Jim is serving as Professor and Chair of the department of Management at the University of New Mexico. Professor Jawahar served as editor of Career Development International for nearly 15 years and has consulted with major corporations. Jim is an accomplished researcher, proven academic leader, accomplished consultant, and an engaging speaker.

Selected Publications:

Journal of Business and Psychology

Journal of Vocational Behavior

“A practical and highly relevant leadership book for today’s workplace. Political skill, fairness and psychological wellness are must-consider proficiencies in today’s contemporary workplace, and the author makes relevant connections to corporate success. As a leader who is devoted to developing a client-focused and high-performing organization, I found great value in the shared successes and adverse situations experienced by the book’s characters along their various career paths. From college classes to corporate trainings, this is a great read that provides a relevant framework to help employees grow as leaders and build resiliency when facing adversity.” -Steve Denault, COUNTRY Financial® Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Jawahar is an expert in the field of Management and has taken his years of research and distilled complex theories into practical applications.  By reading this book you will find meaningful, time-tested strategies to apply the best of Management theory in your real-life experiences.  Wish I would have had this book early in my career! -Dr. Doug Rahn, Healthcare Executive and Educator

“Businesses and employees alike appreciate solutions to challenging situations that are practical, as opposed to excessively academic and theoretical. In “Thrive,” author Jim Jawahar has provided those practical solutions to real world scenarios, and as a bonus, his solutions are supported by solid academic research. In addition, readers will benefit from “Thrive” whether they are wearing their “management hat” as a business leader, or their “employee hat” looking for career advancement opportunities. -Brent D. Bostrom, Vice President and General Counsel (Ret’d) I  GROWMARK, Inc.