Welcome to the Leadership and Creativity Research Lab in the College of Business at Stony Brook University.
Under the direction of Dr. Lily Blocker, we seek to better understand 1) leaders’ perceptions and behaviors and 2) how to drive innovation. We study leaders and teams in a wide range of contexts, from entrepreneurs to corporate environments. Our original research studies include behavioral experiments, surveys, qualitative interviews, and historiometric analyses. In addition, Dr. Blocker works on industry consulting projects and conducts training workshops for leaders and team members. Click on the menu above for more information about us.
Students: We are currently accepting applications for research assistants. See what our previous lab students have said about their experiences below. Thinking about making your research gig a long term thing? Learn more about graduate school and careers in business and/or industrial-organizational psychology.
The Leadership and Creativity Lab is truly a place for those who are willing to lead and bring their ideas to light. Being with the LC lab for two years has shaped me into the versatile, attentive, and hard working student that I am today. My involvement with the LC Lab led me to pursue a multidisciplinary career in Biomedical Informatics, a field that praises innovative thinkers that combine data and clinical experiences together in to create programs that improve healthcare systems.
More than just the immersive experiences in business research and academia, I absolutely loved the holistic approach the lab had with interacting with the university and the community around Stony Brook. All of the social experiences, volunteer opportunities, & certainly the leadership opportunities were phenomenal!
The most meaningful mentorship experience I have ever had. Opened my eyes to the range and possibilities of psychology. Also, the lab is diverse, a great chance to meet people from different cultures.
There was a lot about the lab that was very valuable. First, being able to act as a confederate in a study or run study sessions is appealing to graduate programs because it shows exposure to research processes. Second, I was lucky enough to be able to plan and develop a new study and study script. Finally, working with consulting companies and completing ratings for their data sets was a great experience.
I found my experience working in the LC lab very helpful for continuing graduate work in research and management. I gained a valuable understanding of what it takes to develop a study and manage a team. My time at the LC lab has allowed me to feel confident running a complex study in grad school. Dr. C's guidance through the grad school application process was also very helpful.
The lab was very valuable in teaching me to use very important research skills that I have continued to grow both in my graduate degree and at work. Furthermore, I was given the chance to improve my managerial and team building skills that have helped me grow as a contributor in teams and leader.
The weekly meetings were extremely valuable in terms of understanding your own responsibilities. Additionally, the professional development strategies, which were discussed and practiced during these meetings, were extremely useful. I utilize them still when I apply for internships or go to conferences and meetings.
Becoming a Research Assistant at the LC Lab was one of the highlights of my Stony Brook career. The lab introduced me to the application of the scientific method and was an integrative, hands on experience. The LC Lab allowed for much personal growth as a student and as a researcher. The ability to have multiple roles in the lab including confederate, coder, and administrator allowed for a better understanding of the research process. I would highly recommend the LC Lab to any student interested in gaining research experience.
There were numerous parts of being involved in the lab that proved immensely helpful for me in regards to career development. Specifically, a couple of big factors were the frequent mock interview and resume/CV/cover letter writing workshops, as well as the general research experience that helped me improve my creative problem solving skill set.
One of the most useful aspects of the lab was definitely the weekly workshops where we would discuss our career/higher education goals and work on our resumes, CVs, and personal statements. These workshops allowed me to stay on track during application season and receive helpful feedback from fellow labsters and Dr. C.
The processing and analysis of data via Excel and SPSS was an invaluable experience that was cited by my employer as a defining characteristic of my resume. In addition, the hands-on role of co-developing methodology and facilitating data collection provided me with applied experience that was necessary for entry-level positions in I-O psychology.
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