Research Interests
Leadership, succession management, talent management
Education
- Ed.D: Education, (2013), Northeastern University - Boston, MA
Supporting Area: Organizational Leadership
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Can leadership be taught? : An evaluation of a health care provider's leadership development program - MS: Leadership, (2008), Northeastern University - Boston, MA
- BA: English/Communications, (2005), Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - North Adams, MA
Supporting Area: Journalism, PR, Broadcast Media, Corporate Communications; Minor in Business Administration
Biography
Catherine M. Rymsha, EdD, is a distinguished leadership authority, acclaimed author, lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and a TEDx speaker.
With a wealth of expertise spanning from sales to marketing/communications to corporate leadership development, she brings a multifaceted perspective to her work. With over a decade of teaching experience in academia, Catherine is currently a management lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
Armed with a master's degree and a doctorate specializing in organizational leadership from Northeastern University, Catherine's scholarly pursuits revolve around the intricate realm of leadership development. As a writer, Catherine has written The Leadership Decision, a compelling non-fiction work; the captivating fiction novel Stunning (murder-mystery); and the comprehensive textbook Leadership for the Now to be released in 2024.
Catherine's influence extends beyond academia, as she is frequently sought after for her insights on leadership development, talent management, and succession management. A prominent figure in the media, she not only contributes thought-provoking articles but is also a go-to source for quotes on pertinent topics.
Catherine embodies the essence of leadership excellence, seamlessly blending academic prowess with real-world impact both in and out of the classroom.
Selected Awards and Honors
- Editors' Choice Award 2022 (2022), Scholarship/Research - SAGE Business Cases
- CEO Award (2021), Leadership - AspenTech
- CEO Award (2021), Leadership - AspenTech
- CEO Award (2018), Leadership - AspenTech
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2001), Leadership - Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Selected Publications
- Rymsha, C. (2024). AI is changing how Americans find jobs, get promoted and succeed at work. The Conversation and Johns Hopkins University
- Rymsha, C., Kahle-Piasecki, L. (Heidelberg University) (2024). Leadership for the Now (1). Kendall Hunt Publishing
- Rymsha, C. (2023). AI is changing how Americans find jobs, get promoted and succeed at work. The Conversation
- Rymsha, C. (2023). Let Your Employees Train Peers to Maximize Impact, Motivation, and Collaboration.
- Rymsha, C. (2023). Why Your Performance Management Model May Need an Uplift.
- Rymsha, C. (). The Power of the Stay Interview After “The Great Resignation”. SAGE Business Cases
- Rymsha, C. (). Developing Collective Organizational Knowledge on Artificial Intelligence to Gain a Strategic and Competitive Advantage. SAGE Business Cases
- Rymsha, C. (). Measuring the Impact of Leadership Program Effectiveness Within the Virtual Setting: Transitioning Leadership Programs to the Virtual Environment and Understanding Success Metrics in Defending Their Value. SAGE Business Cases
- Rymsha, C. (2022). 5 ways to improve team synergy and create high-performing teams. Business Management Daily
- Rymsha, C. (2022). Lack of leadership is the top reason for The Big Quit. Business Management Daily
- Rymsha, C. (). Creating an Inclusive Culture: Defending the Importance of Women's Leadership Groups. SAGE Business Cases
- Rymsha, C. (2021). Missing the Mark: Conduct stay interviews to keep top talent.
- Rymsha, C. (2021). Why every organization needs to conduct “stay interviews”. Business Management Daily
- Rymsha, C. (2021). Why you must start succession management planning now - a case study. Business Management Daily
- Rymsha, C. (2021). How to start the succession planning conversation you need to have. Business Management Daily
- Rymsha, C. (2020). The Leadership Decision: Decide to Lead Today. The Leadership Decision
- Rymsha, C. (2019). How a balanced workforce delivers business value.
- Rymsha, C. (2018). Inspiring the next generation of women in leadership. AspenTech
Selected Presentations
- Implementing a Stay Interview Program - HR Specialist Summit, September 2023 - Virtual
- Power of the Stay Interview - Society for Human Resources Management CalState Student Chapter, April 2023 - Santa Barbara, California
- First Gen Focus: A Moderated Conversation - First Gen Focus: A Moderated Conversation, February 2023 - Lowell, MA
- Panel Moderator - Upskilling Employees on Digital Literacy, November 2022 - Virtual
- Deciding to Lead - Audacious Leaders Summit, June 2021 - Virtual
- - Global Entrepreneurship Exchange Conference, July 2019 - Lowell, MA
- Driving eLearner Engagement - LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com Conference, June 2017 - Boston, MA
- Can leadership be taught? An evaluation of a health care provider’s leadership development program - Research, Innovation, and Scholarship Expo (RISE), April 2014 - Boston, MA
- Want to become a better leader? Here’s how. Just listen… - TEDx Lowell, April 2014 - Lowell, MA
Selected Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits
- Stunning Non-Academic - International, Short Fiction - Book (The Leadership Decision) - Amesbury, MA, United States
Research Currently in Progress
- Deciphering the Managerial Perceived Value of Stay Interviews in Retaining Top Talent
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