Mary Crossan is a professor and global expert in strategic leadership who is passionate about uncovering profound insights and practical strategies that help individuals and organizations maximize their potential. As a Distinguished University Professor at the Ivey Business School, Western University, she has spent four decades researching, teaching and working with organizations, and was awarded the Distinguished Educator Award from the Academy of Management for her contributions. Her trailblazing research on leader character, organizational learning, strategic renewal, and improvisation has been featured in over 100 articles and books, making her one of the most cited scientists in her field. Her books, "Developing Leadership Character" and "The Character Compass," offer an in-depth look at what it takes to elevate character alongside competence. She co-hosts the "Question of Character" podcast series and is a co-founder of both Leader Character Associates and the innovative Virtuosity app.