Leah Christine Georges, PhD

Associate Professor

Program Director, Interdisciplinary Leadership doctoral program

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Contact

LeahGeorges@creighton.edu
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Interdisciplinary Leadership EdD (Doctorate)
Interdisciplinary Department
RAML - Reinert Alumni Memorial Library - 212

Leah Christine Georges, PhD

Associate Professor

Program Director, Interdisciplinary Leadership doctoral program

Dr. Leah Georges is an associate professor and program director in Creighton University’s Interdisciplinary Leadership doctoral program.  The classes she teaches are primarily research and design focused courses, which aim to prepare students to design their Dissertation in Practice.  The classes include Scholarly Writing Seminar, Leadership Styles and Reflective Practice, Leadership Seminar II: Mid-Program Reflection, Interdisciplinary Practicum, Research Design and Professional Inquiry, Research Design and Data Analysis and Dissertation Research Seminar.  She is passionate about learning and believes “one of the most compelling characteristics of a brilliant mind is curiosity.”

She says, “I encourage my students (and remind myself!) to be curious, not critical—to move beyond ‘what’ and into ‘why’ and ‘how.’  We rarely find the finite, black-and-white answer to any social science or leadership question, and to remain curious and humble are important attributes of the quest for knowledge.” 

Dr. Georges’ ongoing research interests explore a wide range of topics as they relate to social psychology and leadership. The first, focuses on generations in the workplace and how one might think differently of working with people of a diverse range of generations.  The second line of research revolves around the intersection of social psychology and the law, and how the legal system positively and negatively psychologically impacts the people who come into contact with the legal system. She also has a passion for the application of andragogy, or adult learning theory, and how we can meet students where they are in online classrooms.

Dr. Georges received her BA in psychology from Creighton University,  her Master of Legal Studies from the University of Nebraska College of Law and her Master’s of Science in social psychology from the University of Nebraska.  She went on to pursue her Doctor of Philosophy in social psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.   In addition to academia, Dr. Georges enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children who remind her the importance of coming to every question with curiosity.  In her spare time, she advises a Greek life organization on Creighton’s campus, practices yoga and spends time hiking in the Black Hills of South Dakota. 

Department

Interdisciplinary Studies

Position

Associate Professor

Books

  • Sage
    Huss, M., & Skovran, L. (2008). Forensic clinical psychology. In S. Davis & W. Buskist (Eds.), 21st Century psychology: A reference handbook. New York 2008

Articles

  • PS: Political Science and Politics
    Martin, J. R., Georges, L. C., & Moss Breen, J. (under review). Meeting students where they are: Teaching social sciences in an online graduate program. Political Science and Politics. 2018
  • Athletic Training Education Journal
    Paloncy, K., Georges, L. C., & Liggett, A. (under review). A high-fidelity simulation is effective in improving athletic training students’ self-efficacy with emergency cardiovascular care skills. Athletic Training Education Journal. 2018
  • Journal of Leadership Studies
    Bloomquist, C., Georges, L. C., Ford, D., & Moss Breen, J. (in press). Interdisciplinary leadership practices in graduate leadership education programs. Journal of Leadership Studies. 2018
  • Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice
    Georges, L. C., & Wiener, R. L. (n.d.). Acceptance does not necessarily equal success: An evaluation of student involvement and future success at a Research Experience for Undergraduates site. Manuscript in preparation. 2015
  • Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice
    Georges, L. C., & Wiener, R. L. (n.d.). The role of anticipated and experienced emotion in capital sentencing decisions. Manuscript in preparation. 2015
  • Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice
    Keller, S. N., Wiener, R. L., & Skovran Georges, L. (n.d.). The effect of integral emotion in sexual assault cases. Manuscript in preparation. 2015
  • Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice
    Georges, L. C., & Wiener, R. L. (n.d.). Juror decision making: The anticipatory power and consequences of regret. Manuscript in preparation. 2015
  • Psychology Public Policy and Law
    Wiener, R. L., Georges, L. C., & Cangas, J. (2014). Anticipated affect and sentencing decisions in capital murder. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 20, 263-280.
    20, p. 263-280 2014
  • Applied Cognitive Psychology
    Georges, L. C., Wiener, R. L., & Keller, S. (2013). The angry juror: Sentencing decisions in first degree murder. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 27, 156-166.
    27, p. 156-166 2013
  • Problem solving courts: Perspectives in law and psychology
    Wiener, R. L, & Georges, L. C., (2013). Social psychology and problem solving courts: Judicial roles and decision making. In R. L. Wiener & E. Brank (Eds.), Problem solving courts: Perspectives in law and psychology. New York, NY: Springer Press. 2013
  • Your graduate training in psychology: Suggestions for success
    Skovran Georges, L., Gonsalvez, V., & Huss, M. (2012). They have my money!: Applying for research funding. In C. Licht, P. Giordano, & S. Davis (Eds.), Your graduate training in psychology (pp. 227-240). Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications. 2012
  • Your graduate training in psychology: Suggestions for success
    Gonsalvez, V., Skovran Georges, L., & Huss, M. (2012). Preparing for comprehensive exams. In C. Licht, P. Giordano, & S. Davis (Eds.), Your graduate training in psychology (pp. 203-216). Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications., p. 203-216 2012
  • International Journal of Law and Psychiatry
    Wiener, R. L., Winick, B. J., Skovran Georges, L., & Castro, A. (2010). A testable theory of problem solving courts: Avoiding past empirical and legal failures.
    33, p. 417-427 2010
  • International Journal of Law and Psychiatry
    Winick, B. J., Wiener, R. L., Castro, A., Emmert, A., & Skovran Georges, L. (2010). Dealing with mentally ill domestic violence perpetrators: A therapeutic jurisprudence judicial model.
    33, p. 428-439 2010
  • Psychology, Crime & Law
    Skovran, L., Huss, M.T., & Scalora, M. (2010). Sexual Fantasies and Sensation Seeking among Psychopathic Sexual Offenders.
    16, p. 617-629 2010
  • Monitor on Psychology
    Pearce, M. W., & Skovran, L. (2010). Judicial notebook: Can the government civilly commit sex offenders?
    41, p. 32 2010

Publications

  • Omaha World Herald
    Georges, L. Cl (2018, April 16). Navigating the multigenerational workplace: 4 tips for achieving harmony. Omaha World Herald. 2018
  • Creighton University
    Georges, L. C. (2016, May). Four ways to engage the multigenerational workforce. Invited article for the Creighton University Leadership Programs website. 2016
  • Introductory Psychology: Scientific American
    Infographic Designer, Introductory Psychology: Scientific American, Worth Publishing 2012

Presentations

  • Georges, L. C. (2018, June). The power of followership. Invited presenter, NEI Talent Global Relocation Services Agility Symposium, Omaha, NE. 2018
  • Georges, L. C. (2018, May). The power of followership. Invited instructor, Midwest Oncology Practice Society Annual Meeting, Council Bluffs, IA. 2018
  • Georges, L. C. (2018, April). The power of followership. Invited instructor, Re-imagining U Training, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 2018
  • Georges, L. C. (2018, April). The power of followership. Invited presenter, Lozier Corporation, Omaha, NE. 2018
  • Georges, L. C. (2018, March). Generations at work. Invited presenter, American Society of Military Comptrollers, Bellevue, NE. 2018
  • Georges, L. C. (2018, January). Followers at work: First follower, next leader. Invited presenter, American Society of Civil Engineers Regional Meeting, Omaha, NE. 2018
  • Georges, L. C. (2018, January). Navigating the multigenerational workplace. Invited presenter, American Society of Civil Engineers Regional Meeting, Omaha, NE. 2018
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, October). The power of followership. Invited presenter, NP Dodge MARTECH17 Summit, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, October). The multigenerational medical practice. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, September). Followership during times of change. Invited instructor, Re-imagining U Training, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, September). Navigating the multigenerational workplace. Invited presenter, Leadership Resources, 2017 Leadership Summit, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, September). The power of followership. Invited instructor, Re-imagining U Training, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, August). The power of followership. Invited presentation, HDR, Inc. Young Professionals, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, July). Calling all millennials: Welcome to the multigenerational office. Invited presenter, First National Bank Intern Day, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, May). Generations at work. Invited speaker, Sheppard's Business Interiors, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, May). The power of followership in high performing teams. Invited presentation at the Mutual of Omaha Emerging Leader's Network series, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, May). Multigenerational communication at work. Invited speaker, First National Bank Leadership Conference, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, May). Generations at work. Invited speaker, Sheppard's Business Interiors, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, April). Navigating the multigenerational workplace and beyond. Invited keynote speaker, Omaha Public Library Staff Day, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, April). Navigating the multigenerational workplace and beyond. Invited keynote speaker, Omaha Public Library Staff Day, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, April). The multigenerational medical office: Navigating five-generation patient care. Invited speaker, WR Bliss Cancer Center Oncology Program, Ames, IA. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017 April). Classroom to career: A message to millennials. Invited speaker at Chadron State College, Chadron, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2017, February). Millennials at work: Entitled or Inspired? Invited speaker, 2017 Meet the Pros Conference, Omaha, NE. 2017
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, October). Capitalizing on the multigenerational market: Selling across five generations. Invited presenter, NP Dodge MARTECH16 Summit, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, October). A lesson in lawyering: Working in the multigenerational office. Invited presentation, Baird Holm, LLP Annual Meeting, Nebraska City, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, September). The multigenerational workplace: Navigating the intergenerational office. Invited speaker, Midwest Eye Care meeting, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, September). The future of employee evaluations: How to create a lasting impact from the annual performance review. Invited presentation to the Midwest Oncology Practice Society Meeting, Council Bluffs, IA. 2016
  • Georges, L.C. (2016, August). Navigating the multigenerational workplace. Invited speaker, Institute of Internal Auditors - Aksarben, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, July). Navigating the multigenerational workplace: Tools for advertising and publishing professionals. Invited keynote at the Berkshire Hathaway Media Group Annual Conference, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, July). Recruiting and retaining millennials: Strategies and science for an engaged generation. Invited keynote at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Human Resources Leadership Conference, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, July). The psychology of eyewitness misidentification. Invited lecturer, Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, July). Multigenerational communication. Navigating the multigenerational office. Invited speaker at The Schemmer Associates, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, May). What millennials want: A call to millennials and their mentors. Invited speaker at the Omaha World Herald/Berkshire Hathaway Media Group Intern Welcome Dinner, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, May). Navigating the multigenerational workplace. Invited workshop presenter at the Midwest Oncology Practice Society meeting, Council Bluffs, IA. 2016
  • Georges, L.C. (2016, April). The history and gift of sorority. Keynote speaker at the 2016 Creighton University Panhellenic Tea, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L.C. (2016, April). Navigating the multigenerational workplace. Invited presentation at the Mutual of Omaha Emerging Leader's Network series, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2016, January). Multigenerational communication: Navigating the generationally diverse office and classroom. Invited presentation to the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Annual Inservice, Creighton University, Omaha, NE. 2016
  • Georges, L. C. (2015, October). Capitalizing on generational strengths: Successful sales negotiation. Invited workshop instructor at the 108th Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Annual Convention, Omaha, NE. 2015
  • Georges, L. C. (2015, October). Cold call to close: Generational differences matter. Invited workshop instructor at the 108th Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Annual Convention, Omaha, NE. 2015
  • Georges, L. C. (2015, April). Make way for the millennials: How to be your generation's greatest strength. Invited presentation at the Delta Zeta Sorority Region VIII Conference, Lincoln, NE. 2015
  • Georges, L. C. (2015, March). Navigating the multigenerational workplace: Communication strategies and tips. Invited presentation to Nebraska Cancer Specialists, Omaha, NE. 2015
  • Multigenerational Communication Strategies for Enrollment and Retention, Presentation to Creighton University's Enrollment and Admissions team 2015
  • Georges, L. C. (2015, January). Bridging the communication gap between generations. Invited presentation to the Young Agents of Omaha, Omaha, NE. 2015
  • Georges, L. C. (2014, October). How to use your Greek life experiences in the professional world. Invited panelist, Creighton Greek Community, Omaha, NE. 2014
  • Georges, L. C. (2013, October). Leading causes of wrongful conviction. Invited lecture at Peru State College, Criminal Justice Professional Speaker Series, Peru, NE. 2013
  • Georges, L. C. (2013, April). The problem with young people today is…absolutely nothing. Now prove it. Invited address at the Delta Zeta Region VIII Convention, Minneapolis, MN. 2013
  • Georges, L. C., & Wiener, R. L. (2013, March). The predictive power of jurors' anticipated regret in a sexual assault case. Paper presented at the American Psychology-Law Society annual meeting, Portland, OR. 2013
  • Georges, L. C. (2012, November). The psychology of misidentification. Invited address at the Metro Area Police Chiefs Association, Omaha, NE. 2012