Dr. Hadley holds a PhD in organizational behavior as well as an MA in social psychology from Harvard University, an MBA in strategic and human resource management from The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), and a BA in psychology from Princeton University. Previously, she worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company and in marketing and operations at General Mills, Inc. She currently mentors first-generation low-income students and serves as a Trustee at McLean Hospital, a worldwide leader in behavioral and mental health.
With collaborators from around the world, Dr. Hadley researches the future of work, team dynamics, psychological safety, employee loneliness, burnout, well-being at work, inclusive cultures, and career decision-making. Her research has been published in journals and magazines including Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Human Relations, Group & Organization Management, and The Leadership Quarterly.
As subject-matter expert, Dr. Hadley’s work and commentary has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The New York Times, Fortune, Forbes, Wired, and other news outlets.
Dr. Hadley is also a well-known speaker and advisor to global organizations through the Stern Strategy Group. Her clients include members of Fortune 500 companies, professional service firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.