Prof. Dr. Brooke A. Gazdag

Making work work for everyone | Leadership, Inclusion, Negotiation | Prof & Academic Director @ KLU | TEDx & DisruptHR Speaker | Researcher & Author

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

About

A tireless advocate for better ways of working constantly asking: Is there a better way we can do that? Leadership, negotiation, and inclusion are the key ingredients for employees and organizations alike to address that question and reach their potential. My mission is to take the latest research on these topics and bring it to people who can use it - students, employees, executives, and scientists! ---- Prof. Dr. Brooke A. Gazdag is a recognized author, keynote speaker, and facilitator/ trainer in the fields of leadership, negotiation, and inclusion. Brooke brings both academic depth and practical relevance to her work with individuals, teams, and organizations to develop inclusive leaders and psychologically safe teams. Brooke has been invited to share her ideas on stages at various global organizations and on platforms such as TEDx, Charta der Vielfalt, Zeit Akademie, and ChefTreff including: -AI's threat to uniqueness and belonging at work -The 5C's of LifeLong Learning -Workplace inclusion for the digital age -The next language you must learn: The language of emotion -Mentoring Crash Course: Be the mentor you wish you had -Diversity and the business case in 10 numbers -Brave teams for a brave new world with Psychological Safety -Future-oriented leadership

Experience

  • KLU Kühne Logistics University (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Associate Professor of Management (with tenure)
      Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      Researches and teaches at the intersection of leadership, negotiation, and inclusion Publishes in top journals and translates insights into impactful classroom and corporate learning Designs engaging, evidence-based, and experiential learning journeys for students and professionals alike Passionate about empowering future leaders to navigate complexity with purpose and courage

    • Academic Director of Executive Education
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Leads the design and delivery of high-impact, custom executive education at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) Translates cutting-edge research into practical, business-relevant programs for global clients Co-creates learning experiences with industry partners across sectors like logistics, leadership, inclusion, and digital transformation Champions innovative pedagogies—from immersive workshops to innovation hackathons Aligns learning outcomes with client strategy to drive measurable results (think: DEI, supply chain, leadership pipelines) Collaborates with top faculty and global companies to build future-ready leaders

    • Associate Professor of Management
      Dec 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • License Holder & Organizer at DisruptHRHamburg
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    DisruptHR Hamburg 3.0 - November 12, 2026 DisruptHR Hamburg 2.0 - June 11, 2026 DisruptHR Hamburg 1.0 - January 30, 2026

  • Editorial Board Member at The Leadership Quarterly
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Editorial Board Member at Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies
    Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Speaker, Trainer, & Learning and Development Consultant at Freelance
    Jun 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

    Current keynotes: ➡️The 5C's of LifeLong Learning ➡️Workplace inclusion for the digital age ➡️The next language you must learn: The language of emotion ➡️Mentoring Crash Course: Be the mentor you wish you had ➡️Diversity and the business case in 10 numbers ➡️Brave teams for a brave new world with Psychological Safety ➡️Future-oriented leadership