Richard E. Boyatzis, PhD, is a Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University and a Professor in the Departments of Organizational Behavior, Psychology, and Cognitive Science. A globally recognized expert in emotional intelligence, leadership development, and coaching, Dr. Boyatzis has authored over 200 scholarly articles and 10 books, including the international bestseller Primal Leadership (with Daniel Goleman and Annie McKee) and Helping People Change (with Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten).
He has a BS in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT and a PhD in Social Psychology from Harvard. Ranked in the top 2% of all scientists worldwide by PLOS Biology based on his citations and the top 0.05% of worldwide scientists by Scholar GPS, January 25, 2025. His Coursera MOOCs have over 1 ½ million visitors and enrolled from 215 countries. His research on sustained, desired change has shaped the fields of coaching and leadership for decades. His 10 books include: the international best-seller, Primal Leadership with Daniel Goleman and Annie McKee; Helping People Change with Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten; and the new The Science of Change: Discovering Sustained, Desired Change from Individuals to Organizations and Communities.