Phyllis A. Duncan, PhD

Professor of Leadership Studies
Main Building, Room 316
210-528-6824
paduncan@ollusa.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Duncan is recognized as a key global leadership and culture research investigator with the GLOBE 2020 Research Project.  She is certified in Emotional Intelligence (EI) and is passionate about the value of EI for leaders and in organizations.  Dr. Duncan’s primarily teaching areas are organizational Strategy, Leadership theories, and Intra-Organizational Behavior.         

Teaching Philosophy

For me, teaching graduate classes and guiding dissertations is a calling....and a gift!  As a professor/leader of professional working adult learners, I strive to be mindful of where my students are in their learning goals and to recognize their needs for development of mind, body, and spirit as scholar/practitioners. Being in the classroom with students who are accomplished professionals and committed adult lifelong learners is invigorating! I never tire of being enthusiastically pumped about new students and the opportunity to teach theories associated with leadership, culture, strategy, and dissertation research. The ultimate feeling of joy hits when students dreams become reality as they complete their degrees at graduation and move into higher levels within their organizations or new horizons. I am honored to be a part of the legacy of the Congregation of Sisters of Divine Providence by serving Our Lady of the Lake University graduate students at the La Feria (Rio Grande Valley), Houston, and San Antonio campuses.

Outside Interests

• Wine tasting and gardening
• Exploring scenic travel spots
• Spending time with my teenage grandchildren