About

Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, Pierre De Leo is an Associate Editor at the Journal of International Economics. His field of interest is International Macroeconomics and Finance.

Research topics

• Political Science
• Sociology
• Pedagogy
• Public relations
• Psychology
• Management
• Engineering ethics
• Engineering
• Medical education
• Medicine
• Library science
• Art
• Art history

Selected publications

• Vision Statements and Personal Development Plans as Tools in Leader Development

  2025-05-19

  book-chapter1st authorCorresponding

  This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of vision statements and personal development plans (PDPs) and their use for leader development. Gaps in the existing literature and suggestions for future research are covered to note the limitations of each strategy. Finally, a curated list of resources is included for educators’ consideration when using vision-based exercises and PDPs to enhance their leadership learning initiatives.

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• Understanding Self in Various Cultural Contexts

  2025-11-14

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  Abstract In this chapter, the importance of self-awareness in connection to emotional intelligence is explored. The chapter includes a discussion on leadership identity, capacity, and efficacy and how all three work in connection with one another to support your success in acclimating to a new region of the world. The concept of culture shock is explored and explained as a natural response to encountering a set of customs, traditions, and beliefs that differ from yours. Finally, the chapter concludes with personal reflection prompts for readers to consider as they continue to broaden their global leadership competencies. Throughout the chapter, examples are made that refer to working or studying abroad, but in the broader sense, what this chapter aims to do is support readers in being a culturally informed leader.

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• A critical examination of leadership learning and development in STEM education

  Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks · 2025-10-21

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• Considerations for Culturally Informed Leadership

  2025-11-14 · 3 citations

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  Considerations for Culturally Informed Leadership: Moving Toward the Future explores the dynamic process of leadership across diverse cultural landscapes. This book invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and reflection, encouraging them to see themselves as learners, engagers, and connectors in a global context. Each chapter begins with a framing section to set the stage for learning, followed by stopping points for readers to pause and reflect on their insights. Thought-provoking questions and discussion prompts at the end of each chapter foster meaningful conversations and deeper understanding. Additionally, practical activities are designed to elevate leadership skills, taking learning to the next level. Whether readers are college or high school students, part of a student organization, or pursuing individual learning, this book offers valuable opportunities to enhance leadership practice in a classroom setting and beyond. It aims to unlock the potential of culturally informed leaders and make a lasting impact in today’s interconnected world.

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• Self as Connector

  2025-11-14

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  Abstract In this chapter, the authors explore how to connect one’s understanding of self as a learner, with engager, and bring those together into application. Specifically, mindfulness and authenticity as a culturally informed leader is important. Using mindfulness and authenticity allows culturally informed leaders to tie together previous experiences to navigate new circumstances and environments. They actively work to diversify involvements build on cognitive and emotional flexibility and invoke a leadership approach that is expansive rather than insular. This chapter focuses on how view oneself as a connector and to embrace transitions in the journey of developing as a culturally informed leader.

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• Embracing the Journey

  2025-11-14

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  Abstract Fully embracing the journey of being a culturally informed leader means honoring and acknowledging the complexities that come with learning, engaging, and connecting in various cultural contexts. This chapter discusses continuous growth as a goal for being a culturally informed leader and encourages thriving as a way of being. Striving to be a culturally informed leader is being a learner first, then intentionally engaging in the cultural context an individual is in. Making connections with current situations in various cultural contexts helps one become and be a culturally informed leader. Specific elements are shared that contribute to thriving and continuous growth. If leaders know what these elements are that can support in thriving as a culturally informed leader, then they can intentionally improve. The elements of optimism, growth mindset, flow, resilience, relationships are explored in this chapter.

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• Social Change Model of Leadership Development

  2025-10-22 · 1 citations

  book-chapter1st authorCorresponding

  Abstract When developed, the social change model (SCM) of leadership development attempted to face challenges of modern society by marrying individual values and considerations with those of the greater community. The SCM of leadership is informed and influenced by several contemporary theories of leadership development. The model is inherently collaborative in nature, addresses conflict as a natural part of the leadership development process, and is available to all who lead, not just those in formal positions. This chapter explores the history and context around the SCM of leadership development, defines the theory, and concludes with strengths and opportunities of the theory.

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• Situating Self in Culturally Informed Leadership Learning

  2025-11-14

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  Abstract With the diversity of the world’s population, not only learning about different cultures and ways of being are important, but so is understanding how to engage in leadership, connect with others, and create positive change. What signifies the difference between “leadership” and “global leadership” is the emphasis on the need to be responsive to cultural differences and relationship complexities. This chapter introduces the focus of this book which is to explore the process of leadership in various cultural contexts, a global context. More specifically, the focus of this book is how each of us are situated in the multi-faceted, multicultural world and how we can learn, engage, and connect as culturally informed leaders.

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• Self as Engager

  2025-11-14

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  Abstract In this chapter, two aspects of leadership learning: leadership engagement and leadership observation, are discussed. The competencies of a global leader are explored and considerations for expanding one’s global leadership context are offered. Since leadership is mostly a participative process, this chapter encourages readers to practice leadership in a cultural, geographical, and geopolitical environment that differs from their own. This chapter also discussed that in order to lead effectively, it requires the ability to pay attention, be astute to surroundings, and be observant of the ways people interact and engage with one another. Both aspects of leadership learning, leadership engagement, and leadership observation require an understanding of self and self in the context of engager, which is critical for culturally informed leaders to develop.

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• Self as Learner

  2025-11-14

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  Abstract When entering various cultural contexts, approaching every situation as a learner is an accessible and humble way of being. This chapter emphasizes how we all have things to learn every single day. Even in a context in which one is familiar with, framing experiences and situations as opportunities to learn not only makes a person more open, but it also allows others to engage with them in more authentic ways. This chapter explains how when you situate oneself as a learner it helps to put the pieces of the culturally informed leadership learning puzzle together. In this chapter, readers will think about themselves as a learner and how individuals often need to unlearn old ways, relearn new ways, and how to specifically learn leadership.

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Frequent coauthors

• Kerry L. Priest

  4 shared

• Michelle Cummings Steele

  Lipscomb University

  3 shared

• John Weng

  University of San Diego

  3 shared

• Allison L. Dunn

  2 shared

• Jessica Chung

  2 shared

• Kathy L. Guthrie

  Florida State University

  2 shared

• Tricia Nolfi

  2 shared

• Antonio Durán

  Arizona State University

  2 shared

Education

• PhD, Counseling and Human Development

  University of Georgia

  2013