Mindfulness and Creativity Does mindfulness actually make us more creative? Our research suggests a more nuanced answer. By distinguishing between conceptual and experimental creative processes, we find that mindfulness is less about generating ideas and more about turning well-formed ideas…
I recently attended the 8th International Conference on Management and Organization (ICMO 2026) in Montenegro, where I had the opportunity to present our paper on the drivers of sustainable creativity, co-authored with Saleh Samimi Dehkordi. The conference provided a great…
Collective mindfulness at work is often seen as a good thing—and it can be. Our research (published in the Journal of Business Research) shows that it can boost employees’ energy. But it’s not always positive. When trust is low, high…
Thank you to the School of Economics and Business Sarajevo for hosting the two-day workshop “Publishing Research for the Western Balkans: Strategies, Standards and Success Factors,” in collaboration with the #AOMCAP initiative and the Academy of Management Journal (AMJ). It…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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…