Judi Brownell is Professor Emeritus at the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University, where she has served as Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and Director of Graduate Studies. Dr. Brownell teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in listening, leadership, communication, and organizational behavior, and her online programs are taken worldwide. Her current research interests include identifying key competencies associated with leadership effectiveness, managerial listening behavior, and enhancing service quality.
Dr. Brownell has published nearly 100 articles in professional journals and written numerous other publications. Her textbooks include “The Listening Advantage”; “Organizational Behavior for the Hospitality Industry” (with Florence Berger); “Organizational Communication and Behavior” (with Allan Frank); and “Listening: Attitudes, Principles, and Skills,” now in its seventh edition. A past president of the International Listening Association and the recipient of listening research awards, Dr. Brownell has been inducted into the International Listening Association’s Hall of Fame.
