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Mapping the Evolution of the Gig Economy

I’m happy to share that our paper, co-authored with Olivier Zehnder, has been published in Electronic Markets – The International Journal on Networked Business: “Quantifying the gig economy’s evolution: A bibliometric exploration of historical patterns and future projections.” In this…

Beyond Prototypical Leaders

Our research, “Beyond Prototypicality: Identity Leadership Is About Shaping and Embedding a Sense of Social Identity, Not Just Representing It”, has been published. Key finding: Identity leadership is not just about representing the group — the most effective leaders actively…

My 5 Minutes of Fame (Kind of…)

I’ve been promoted to full professor in Organization and Leadership at UiS Business School! This is a big milestone, and it feels really good to know that the work I love is being recognized. I look forward to continuing my…

Looking Back, Moving Forward

The past few months, and the lead-up to the end of 2025, have been incredibly rewarding, both professionally and personally. I’ve met inspiring new people, reconnected with old friends, traveled, presented research, and learned more than I could have expected.…

A Special 73rd Anniversary Celebration

This evening, we celebrated the 73rd anniversary of the School of Economics and Business at the University of Sarajevo — 73 years of knowledge, research, innovation, and generations who have built their futures here. The celebration was especially meaningful as…

What Makes a Leader Truly Effective?

What drives outstanding leadership in today’s fast-paced work environments? Our latest study uncovers how identity leadership—where leaders foster a shared sense of “us”—can significantly reduce burnout, build stronger teams, and inspire members to go the extra mile. By focusing on…

A Year of Professional Growth with the AoM

This year has been truly special for me at the Academy of Management. I had the opportunity to present papers, organize a workshop, and help host the first-ever Western Balkan reception — a memorable milestone. I’m honored to have received…

AOM 2025

Grateful to have taken part in the Academy of Management 2025 in Copenhagen! This year, I had the opportunity to: A big thank you to all the amazing colleagues and co-authors – looking forward to what comes next!

Digital Nomad Fest 2025

In Episode 09 of the Nomad Summit Podcast, I join fellow researcher Viktoriya Voloshyna to explore the science behind nomad life — including identity, freedom, and fresh insights from our global study. We recorded this episode right after Digital Nomad…

EAWOP 2025, Prague

Just returned from EAWOP 2025 in Prague—what a beautiful experience in such a stunning city! 🌟 It was wonderful to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, all while sharing and learning from inspiring research. I had the opportunity…