BIO

As a business educator and researcher, my goal is to foster critical thinking, ethical leadership, and professional development in each student. I am committed to personalized instruction that recognizes individual strengths and aspirations while challenging students to think deeply and apply knowledge in real-world contexts.

At The College of Idaho, I consistently emphasize student-centered learning through one-on-one advising, interactive class experiences, and applied opportunities such as a community client project in the Business Capstone and engagement with local leaders at The BAD Conference. These experiences allow students to engage directly with the business community, developing their problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills in authentic settings.

My research on workplace conduct and conflict—particularly abrasive leadership and intervention—further shapes my teaching by integrating real-world organizational challenges into academic discussions. I encourage students to evaluate business decisions not only for profitability, but also for their human impact.

I believe business education should prepare students to become principled, adaptable professionals who can lead with clarity and purpose. Through supportive mentorship and practical engagement, I aim to help students develop the confidence, integrity, and insight required to contribute meaningfully to their organizations and communities.

EDUCATION

Ed.D., Abilene Christian University, 2019

MARR (MA Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation), Abilene Christian University, 2008

B.S., Columbia Christian College, 1988

SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH

Tucker, L. J., & Williams, P.E. (2021). Abrasive leaders who changed: Learning from their experience. Personnel Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1108/PR-07-2020-0507

Tucker, L. J. (2019). A narrative inquiry with three formerly abrasive leaders: Stories of disruption, awakening, and equipping [Doctoral dissertation, Abilene Christian University]. Digital Commons at ACU. https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/etd/154

The focus of my former research on formerly abrasive leaders and my current research on the workplace intervener (the leader who held a conduct intervention with an abrasive leader) is to better understand the first-hand experience of those who are directly involved in a workplace conduct intervention—the abrasive leader (commonly thought of as the workplace bully) and the intervener (most often the direct manager). I have used narrative inquiry to explore their experience. This method is highly personal inquiry where there are multiple conversations over time as both the researcher and the participant inquire into the stories being told.

As of August 2025, I am near completion of the narrative account of the first intervener. There are five interveners within this study. Four narrative accounts and the final research document need written. All other research for this project has been completed.

Understanding the experience of the abrasive leader and the intervener may provide insight into how to reduce workplace psychological aggression (WPA) and contribute to knowledge of how to move towards a psychologically healthier and safer workplace.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Crawshaw, L., Tucker, L. J. (2024, March 7). Approaches to Managing Workplace Bullying and Other Workplace Hazards. [Virtual panel discussion. Refereed selection]. International Association on Workplace Bullying Masterclass.

Tucker L. J. (2024, Feb. 22-24. Workplace Conduction Intervention: The Intervener. [Poster, work-in-progress refereed submission]. Academy of Human Resource Development 2024 International Research Conference: “Building a Better Future of Work—HRD’s Role for a Sustainable, Human-Centered Workplace. (I did not attend the conference in Virginia.)

Crawshaw, L., Tucker, L. J., Raffio, T., Billotti, R. (2023, November 8-11). The Impact of Conduct Intervention on Abrasive Leaders. [Virtual panel discussion. Refereed abstract]. Work, Stress, and Health 2023 Conference: Work and Mental Health – Challenges and Solutions in a Changing World. (The conference is organized biennially by the American Psychological Association, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Society for Occupational Health Psychology). https://vimeo.com/879971211/529d634163?share=copy

Tucker, L. J. (2022, September 22). What will the interveners tell us about a successful intervention? Their experience. [Oral presentation. Refereed abstract]. 13th IAWBH International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Harassment: Re-imaging Ways to Research and Address Workplace Bullying and Harassment.

Tucker, L. J. (2021, July 16). Extend support to the abrasive physician: Offer hope [Webinar]. Coalition for Physician Well Being.

Tucker, L. J. (2021, April 12-14). Three formerly abrasive leaders: Stories of disruption, awakening, and equipping [Oral virtual presentation. Refereed abstract]. 12th IAWBH International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Harassment: Developing an Oasis of Workplace Bullying Knowledge and Practice—People, Places, and Perspectives.

Tucker, L. J., & Williams, P. E. (2021, February 17-19). Helping abrasive leaders and their superiors: The essential role of HRD professionals [Oral virtual presentation. Refereed full manuscript]. 2021 Academy of Human Resource Development Virtual Conference: Innovating and Leading in Times of Rapid and Unplanned Change.

Tucker, L. J., & Williams, P. E. (2020, November 5-9). Moving away from abrasive behavior: The need for others [Oral virtual presentation. Refereed detailed abstract]. International Leadership Association’s 22nd Annual Global Conference: Leading at the Edge.

Tucker, L. J., & Williams, P. E. (2020, July 16). Can abrasive bosses change? Insights from those who did [Webinar]. IdeaLab, Abilene Christian University. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH5klGBWMWM

Tucker, L. J. (2019, November 1-2). Formerly abrasive leaders: Stories of disruption, awakening, equipping [Conference session]. 33rd Annual Oregon Mediation Association’s Fall Conference: Managing Conflict—Bridging the Gap through Mediation and Beyond. Portland, OR

Tucker, L. J., & Williams, P. E. (2019, October 24-27). A narrative inquiry with three formerly abrasive leaders: Journeys away from destructive workplace behavior [Oral presentation. Refereed research manuscript]. International Leadership Association’s 21st Annual Global Conference: Leadership: Courage Required, Ottawa, Canada.

Tucker, L. J. (2019, August 12). A narrative inquiry with three formerly abrasive Leaders: Stories of disruption, awakening, and equipping (Part 2) [Webinar]. Boss Whispering Institute. Tucker, L. J. (2019, July 1). A narrative inquiry with three formerly abrasive Leaders: Stories of disruption, awakening, and equipping (Part 1) [Webinar]. Boss Whispering Institute.