Joel Carnevale

Associate Professor of Management

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Joel Carnevale is an Associate Professor of Management at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. His current research interests include leadership, creative reputations, and behavioral ethics. Dr. Carnevale's research articles have appeared in several notable academic journals, including Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Management, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Organizational Behavior, among others. In addition, his work has appeared in popular media outlets including Bloomberg News, Fast Company, Business Insider, WebMD, Entrepreneur, and TIME. He is the Director of Outreach for the Network of Leadership Scholars, an Entrepreneur Leadership Network Contributor at Entrepreneur Media, and a former Associate Editor of Journal of Business Ethics (2022-2024) and Journal of Business Research (2019-2022). Professor Carnevale is the recipient of numerous awards including the Whitman Research Fellowship (2023-2025) and Guttag Junior Faculty Award (2021-2023) from the Whitman School of Management. He earned a B.S. in Economics and MBA from Radford University, and a Ph.D. in management, focused on Organizational Studies, Strategy and Change from the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business at Auburn University.

His current teaching interests are in the areas of organizational behavior, business ethics, leadership, and general management topics. He currently teaches courses on foundations of management.

His research focuses on leadership, creativity, reputation, and behavioral ethics.

Publications

Fulfilling Moral Duty or Prioritizing Moral Image? The Moral Self-Regulatory Consequences of Ethical Voice

2024 Journal of Applied Psychology, Huang, L., Mackey, J., Paterson, T., Li, X., Yang, D.
Capable Fish or Deficient Ponds? A Meta-Analysis of Consequences, Mechanisms, and Moderators of Perceived Overqualification

2024 Journal of Management , Liao, M., Zhang, J., Huang, C., Wang, L.
The Butt of the Joke: Understanding the Social Evaluations of Leader Humor Targets

2023 Current Opinion in Psychology, Benegal, A.
Outshined by Creative Stars: A Dual-Pathway Model of Leader Reactions to Employees' Reputation for Creativity

2023 Journal of Management, Huang, L., Vincent, L., Yu, L., He, W.
A Mixed Blessing? Moral Cleansing as an Alternative Explanation for CEOs’ Reparative Responses Following Misconduct.

2022 Journal of Business Ethics, Gangloff, K.
Laughing with Me or Laughing at Me? The Differential Effects of Leader Humor Expressions on Follower Status and Influence at Work.

2022 Journal of Organizational Behavior, Huang, L., Yam, K., Wang, L.
Greedy for Thee or Greedy for Me? A Contingency Model of Positive and Negative Reactions to Leader Greed

2021 Journal of Business Research, Carson, J., Huang, L.
Better to Give than to Receive (or Seek) Help? The Interpersonal Dynamics of Maintaining a Reputation for Creativity

2021 Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Huang, L., Vincent, L., Farmer, S., Wang, L.
Feeling Obligated Yet Hesitant to Speak Up: Investigating the Curvilinear Relationship between LMX and Employee Promotive Voice

2020 Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Huang, L., Uhl-Bien, M., Harris, S.
Employee Adjustment and Well-Being in the Era of COVID-19: Implications for Human Resource Management

2020 Journal of Business Research, Hatak, I.
Self-Centered and Self-Employed: Gender and the Relationship between Narcissism and Self-Employment

2020 Journal of Business Research, Harms, P., Patel, P.
LMX-Differentiation Strengthens the Prosocial Consequences of Leader Humility: An Identification and Social Exchange Perspective

2019 Journal of Business Research, Huang, L., Paterson, T.
Leader Consultation Mitigates the Harmful Effects of Leader Narcissism: A Belongingness Perspective

2018 Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Huang, L., Harms, P.
Speaking Up to the "Emotional Vampire": A Conservation of Resources Perspective

2018 Journal of Business Research, Huang, L., Harms, P.
Leading to stimulate employees' ideas: A quantitative review of leader–member exchange, employee voice, creativity, and innovative behavior.

2017 Applied Psychology, Huang, L., Crede, M., Harms, P., Uhl-Bien, M.

Jan 01, 2025
Received - Whitman Research Fellowship
Whitman School of Management
Jan 01, 2023
Received - Guttag Junior Faculty Research Award
Whitman School of Management
Jan 01, 2016
Received - Best Paper Proceedings
Academy of Management
Jan 01, 2016
Received - Best Doctoral Student Paper
Southern Management Association
Jan 01, 2016
Received - Best Paper - OB Division
Southern Management Association
Jan 01, 2012
Received - Best Paper Award
Society of Business Research Conference

Are Your Company's Leaders Feeling Outshined By Their Creative Stars? Here's Why — and What You Need to Do About It.
June 19, 2023 Entrepreneur
How to Navigate The Social Harm of Having an Abusive Boss
May 04, 2023 Entrepreneur
Musk’s About-Face on Remote Work Latest Example of WFH Whiplash
November 01, 2022 Bloomberg News
3 reasons introverts can be good leaders
July 05, 2022 Fast Company
Humor Can Make You (and Your Employees) More Influential — If You Do It Right
June 14, 2022 Entrepreneur
If You Think Trusting Your Employees More is the Answer, You Might Want to Think Again
February 19, 2022 Entrepreneur
Are Your Creative Stars Fading Over Time?
October 24, 2021 Entrepreneur
3 Reasons Why Narcissists in Your Organization are Impossible to Evaluate
June 01, 2021 Entrepreneur
How to Handle Emotional Vampires
April 01, 2021 WebMD
Is Your "Best" Employee Really Your Most Toxic?
February 17, 2021 Entrepreneur
Understanding the Basics of Organizational Structure and Design
January 01, 2021 Workest
Your 'Best' Employee Could Become the Most Toxic: 3 Ways to Get Them Back on Track
January 01, 2021 Business Insider
Are Mind-Altering Substances Hurting Your Employees' Productivity? Here's What the Science Says.
November 20, 2020 Entrepreneur
Are Entrepreneurs Narcissists?
September 24, 2020 Entrepreneur
Preventing the Spread of Conspiracy Theories in Times of Crisis Requires Effective Leadership
August 28, 2020 Entrepreneur
Are You Open to Opposing Viewpoints? 3 Tips for Improving Critical Thinking
July 02, 2020 Entrepreneur
3 Reasons Why We Fall for Conspiracy Theories
June 05, 2020 Entrepreneur
The Zero-Sum Mindset: How to Avoid Toxic Thinking in Moments of Crisis
April 07, 2020 Entrepreneur
Think Being Close With Your Employees Will Motivate Them to Go Above and Beyond? Think Again.
March 03, 2020 Entrepreneur
Why George Orwell Matters for Great Business Leadership
January 02, 2020 Entrepreneur
What Is Organizational Culture, and How Can You Ensure You’re Cultivating the Right One?
January 01, 2020 Workest
3 Ways to Boost Your Creative Potential
January 01, 2020 Workest
Helping Employees Cope: Leadership for a Supportive and Cooperative Workplace
January 01, 2020 Workest
A Guide to Using Personality Tests in Your Organization
January 01, 2020 Workest
Understanding and Incorporating “Dark” Traits in Personality Assessments
January 01, 2020 Workest
Having Issues with Employee Engagement? It Could Be Personal
January 01, 2020 Workest
3 Steps You Can Take to Reduce Bias and Become a Better Decision-Maker
January 01, 2020 Workest
Employee Loneliness in Remote Work Environments: What Leaders Can Do
January 01, 2020 Workest
Getting “Generation Me” Invested in Your Change Initiative
January 01, 2020 Workest
The Science of Success
December 20, 2019 TIME
Can Being Bullied Make You a More Successful Entrepreneur?
December 04, 2019 Entrepreneur
Tips for Selecting and Training a Talented Narcissist
November 18, 2019 Workest-Zenefits
How to Give Creativity a Voice in the Workplace
October 28, 2019 Entrepreneur
Research says your ego may be causing employee burnout — here are 3 ways to stop it
October 11, 2019 Business Insider
The Unexpected Source of Employee Burnout
October 04, 2019 Entrepreneur
Competitive Rivals Can Make You More Successful
September 15, 2019 Entrepreneur
3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Envy to Fuel Success
September 05, 2019 Entrepreneur
College students should start taking a closer look at the products, services they use.
January 28, 2019 The Daily Orange
Your Narcissism Is Killing Your Employees' Productivity. How to Avoid the Pitfalls.
June 12, 2018 Entrepreneur

Joel Carnevale

Publications

Fulfilling Moral Duty or Prioritizing Moral Image? The Moral Self-Regulatory Consequences of Ethical Voice

Capable Fish or Deficient Ponds? A Meta-Analysis of Consequences, Mechanisms, and Moderators of Perceived Overqualification

The Butt of the Joke: Understanding the Social Evaluations of Leader Humor Targets

Outshined by Creative Stars: A Dual-Pathway Model of Leader Reactions to Employees' Reputation for Creativity

A Mixed Blessing? Moral Cleansing as an Alternative Explanation for CEOs’ Reparative Responses Following Misconduct.

Laughing with Me or Laughing at Me? The Differential Effects of Leader Humor Expressions on Follower Status and Influence at Work.

Greedy for Thee or Greedy for Me? A Contingency Model of Positive and Negative Reactions to Leader Greed

Better to Give than to Receive (or Seek) Help? The Interpersonal Dynamics of Maintaining a Reputation for Creativity

Feeling Obligated Yet Hesitant to Speak Up: Investigating the Curvilinear Relationship between LMX and Employee Promotive Voice

Employee Adjustment and Well-Being in the Era of COVID-19: Implications for Human Resource Management

Self-Centered and Self-Employed: Gender and the Relationship between Narcissism and Self-Employment

LMX-Differentiation Strengthens the Prosocial Consequences of Leader Humility: An Identification and Social Exchange Perspective

Leader Consultation Mitigates the Harmful Effects of Leader Narcissism: A Belongingness Perspective

Speaking Up to the "Emotional Vampire": A Conservation of Resources Perspective

Leading to stimulate employees' ideas: A quantitative review of leader–member exchange, employee voice, creativity, and innovative behavior.

Received - Whitman Research Fellowship

Received - Guttag Junior Faculty Research Award

Received - Best Paper Proceedings

Received - Best Doctoral Student Paper

Received - Best Paper - OB Division

Received - Best Paper Award

Are Your Company's Leaders Feeling Outshined By Their Creative Stars? Here's Why — and What You Need to Do About It.

How to Navigate The Social Harm of Having an Abusive Boss

Musk’s About-Face on Remote Work Latest Example of WFH Whiplash

3 reasons introverts can be good leaders

Humor Can Make You (and Your Employees) More Influential — If You Do It Right

If You Think Trusting Your Employees More is the Answer, You Might Want to Think Again

Are Your Creative Stars Fading Over Time?

3 Reasons Why Narcissists in Your Organization are Impossible to Evaluate

How to Handle Emotional Vampires

Is Your "Best" Employee Really Your Most Toxic?

Understanding the Basics of Organizational Structure and Design

Your 'Best' Employee Could Become the Most Toxic: 3 Ways to Get Them Back on Track

Are Mind-Altering Substances Hurting Your Employees' Productivity? Here's What the Science Says.

Are Entrepreneurs Narcissists?

Preventing the Spread of Conspiracy Theories in Times of Crisis Requires Effective Leadership

Are You Open to Opposing Viewpoints? 3 Tips for Improving Critical Thinking

3 Reasons Why We Fall for Conspiracy Theories

The Zero-Sum Mindset: How to Avoid Toxic Thinking in Moments of Crisis

Think Being Close With Your Employees Will Motivate Them to Go Above and Beyond? Think Again.

Why George Orwell Matters for Great Business Leadership

What Is Organizational Culture, and How Can You Ensure You’re Cultivating the Right One?

3 Ways to Boost Your Creative Potential

Helping Employees Cope: Leadership for a Supportive and Cooperative Workplace

A Guide to Using Personality Tests in Your Organization

Understanding and Incorporating “Dark” Traits in Personality Assessments

Having Issues with Employee Engagement? It Could Be Personal

3 Steps You Can Take to Reduce Bias and Become a Better Decision-Maker

Employee Loneliness in Remote Work Environments: What Leaders Can Do

Getting “Generation Me” Invested in Your Change Initiative

The Science of Success

Can Being Bullied Make You a More Successful Entrepreneur?

Tips for Selecting and Training a Talented Narcissist

How to Give Creativity a Voice in the Workplace

Research says your ego may be causing employee burnout — here are 3 ways to stop it

The Unexpected Source of Employee Burnout

Competitive Rivals Can Make You More Successful

3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Envy to Fuel Success

College students should start taking a closer look at the products, services they use.

Your Narcissism Is Killing Your Employees' Productivity. How to Avoid the Pitfalls.