AOM Member and The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Brett H. Neely Jr. has been named one of Poets & Quants 50 Best Undergraduate Professors for 2024, an annual recognition of the world’s top educators in business education.
Since joining the College of Business in 2020, Neely made his mark teaching undergraduate and graduate students organizational behavior. Tailoring his courses to students' interests and goals, he incorporates real-world examples, activities, assignments and guest speakers to create an interactive learning environment.
“I wanted a career that would let me work to understand what makes people tick, especially in ways that improve their lives and well-being,” Neely said. “I realized that being a professor studying organizational behavior was a career path where I could pursue many of my interests all at once.", Neely said.
Neely's research focuses on leadership and interpersonal dynamics, specifically on how leaders facilitate and empower positive outcomes for employees. His work has been published in the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management and The Leadership Quarterly.
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