Profile
Dr. Sharon Sheridan’s research examines how positive relational dynamics sustain individuals and shape workplace experiences. Her primary stream of scholarship focuses on gratitude and appreciation, demonstrating how feeling valued replenishes supervisors’ resources and how tailored expressions of gratitude foster stronger relationships and voice. She also leads emerging work on humor as a social influence tool and hope as a resource for resilience during times of strain. Her work has been published in premier and high-quality journals, including Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Journal of Business & Psychology, and has been featured in outlets such as The LA Times, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, and Scientific American.
At Clemson, Dr. Sheridan teaches courses in organizational behavior, leadership, and management, and she is actively involved in program development, study abroad, and mentoring graduate students. She serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Group & Organization Management. Prior to academia, she spent eight years in consulting with KPMG, where her experiences inspired her focus on the relational dynamics of leadership.
