Pete Ronayne

Peter Ronayne, PhD

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Senior Faculty

Current Role

Peter Ronayne is a Senior Faculty member who designs and delivers open-enrollment and custom programs with a focus on public sector leadership and organizational development. He’s the co-author of The Toxic Boss Survival Guide: Tactics for Navigating the Wilderness at Work.

Experience

Prior to joining us, Peter was a dean and senior faculty member at the Federal Executive Institute (FEI) in Charlottesville, VA, where he directed the flagship Leadership for a Democratic Society program and cofounded the institute’s program on neuroscience and leadership. He has served for over 20 years as a faculty member at the University of Virginia, teaching undergraduate courses on leadership, globalization, and foreign policy.

Education

Peter has a PhD in Government & Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia and a BS in Languages & Linguistics from Georgetown University. He also has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Leadership from Middlesex University (England) and The NeuroLeadership Institute.

Insights From Peter

Are unexamined norms stifling your organization's efforts to change workplace culture? Download our playbook to discover 3 common beliefs that must be unlearned first for success.
With the right tweaks, your meeting culture can move from a contributor of work burnout to a tool to build employee resilience. Join us for specific tactics you can use to maximize the impact of your meetings.
Myths are powerful. You may have heard numerous assumptions about leaders working in the government. Read 5 common myths of government leadership, and learn the truth about public servants' strengths and the key roles they play.