Leslie John
About Leslie John
Leslie John serves as the James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2022. His research focuses on human behavior and decision-making, and he has contributed to the field through various academic roles and publications.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Leslie John serves as the James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the academic community with her expertise in human behavior and decision-making.
Previous Roles at Harvard Business School
Prior to her current role, Leslie John worked at Harvard Business School in various capacities. She was an Assistant Professor from 2011 to 2016 and then progressed to the role of Associate Professor from 2016 to 2021. Her tenure in these positions spanned a total of ten years, during which she focused on research and teaching.
Education and Research Background
Leslie John earned her PhD in Behavioral Decision Theory, which combines elements of psychology and economics, from Carnegie Mellon University. Her studies took place from 2006 to 2011. Her research primarily centers on human behavior and decision-making processes.
Research Contributions
Leslie John has co-authored an article titled 'Cheating More for Less: Upward Social Comparisons Motivate the Poorly Compensated to Cheat.' This work reflects her research interests in understanding the factors that influence decision-making and ethical behavior.