Research Institute
Advancing the science of holistic leadership.
The SWLI Research Institute produces original scholarship at the intersection of faith, science, and leadership equipping practitioners and institutions with evidence-based insights.
37%
Drop in trust in immediate managers (2022–2024)
(DDI Global Leadership Forecast, 2025)
77%
See no public leaders worth emulating
(U.S. News & World Report / Gallup, 2025)
$1T
Lost annually to depression & anxiety at work
(World Health Organization)
9%
Employees highly engaged at work, historic low
( Gallup Engagement Index, 2024)
Research focus areas
Four pillars of inquiry
In the coming years, we will invite research fellows to join SWLI, bringing their expertise to bear on one of the most vital questions in leadership today, such as the soul of organizations.
Generational leadership
How generational differences shape leadership styles, communication, and organizational culture and how to bridge the gap.
Faith & organizational life
Cross-cultural leadership
Navigating leadership across cultural contexts with research drawing from SWLI’s global presence across multiple countries.
Soul of the Organization
Exploring how ethics, accountability, and character shape the culture, decisions, and long-term health of an organization.
Webinars
Learn from the SWLI community
Our webinars bring together leaders, researchers, and practitioners for conversations on leadership, transformation, and purpose.
Breaking Cycles: From Reaction to Awareness
A deep conversation on patterns, behavior, and the path to freedom.
Publications & insights
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- Richmond, Virginia
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