Other contextual variables that likely impact
leadership styles and experiences relate to the
organizations in which the authors work. Their
institutional homes have been aspiring and extant Tier 1
Research-Intensive universities. One of the researchers
has spent her entire academic career at the institution
where they all are currently employed; the others have
held administrative posts at one additional large, public,
“Carnegie Very High Research Activity” institution.
All three have academic disciplines in the humanities
and the social sciences. Many personal characteristics
also shape their experiences, including that all are baby
boomers and have partners, children, and/or pets.