Jon M. Jachimowicz
About Jon M. Jachimowicz
Jon M. Jachimowicz is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, specializing in the study of passion and its implications in the workplace. He holds a PhD from Columbia Business School and has received recognition as a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Jon M. Jachimowicz serves as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in the Greater Boston Area and is actively involved in teaching and research. His work focuses on the complex nature of passion and its implications in various contexts, particularly in the workplace.
Education and Academic Background
Jon M. Jachimowicz has a robust academic background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management from Columbia Business School. He also holds a Master of Arts (MA) with Joint Honours in Management and Psychology from the University of St Andrews. Additionally, he completed a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Innovation, Strategy & Organization at the University of Cambridge.
Research Focus and Contributions
Jachimowicz's research challenges prevailing misconceptions about passion, particularly the notion that it is easy to pursue and a stable trait. He leads The Passion Lab at Harvard Business School, where he investigates the experience, antecedents, and consequences of passion. His findings suggest that sustaining passion requires proactive effort and that misconceptions can hinder individuals from effectively pursuing their passions.
Recognition and Honors
Jon M. Jachimowicz has received multiple recognitions for his contributions to the field. He was named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science and has been featured on the Thinkers 50 Radar List, which highlights influential management thinkers. He has also been honored as part of Poets & Quants 40 under 40 and Forbes 30 under 30.
Previous Experience at Columbia Business School
Before his tenure at Harvard Business School, Jachimowicz worked as a PhD Candidate in the Management Division at Columbia Business School from 2014 to 2019. During this time, he engaged in research that explored the dynamics of passion and its effects on human behavior and decision-making.