Dr. Angelica Leigh: Books that Shaped Professors

Professors measure success in “aha” moments — when a concept crystalizes into understanding for students.

But before faculty can create those moments, they usually experience “aha” moments themselves — often from books. Below Fuqua professors share the business books that have shaped their understanding of key concepts, and explain why they would recommend them to anyone interested in business.

“Race, Work and Leadership: New Perspectives on the Black Experience”

edited by Laura Morgan Roberts, Anthony J. Mayo, and David A. Thomas

recommended by Angelica Leigh, management professor

"I recommend this book for MBA students who are interested in becoming well versed in issues related to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This book is a compilation of essays written by leading academics and practitioners that provides research-backed accounts of the Black experience within modern day workplaces. This book has been very informative for me in my own research and also in thinking through new research projects that examine race in the workplace. It’s a valuable guide for MBA students that are committed to understanding and building inclusive organizations." Learn more here.