Jill Robinson

Professor
Business Administration and Management

Jill Robinson

Education

Ph.D. Organizational Behavior, Claremont Graduate University

M.A. Organizational Behavior, Claremont Graduate University

M.B.A. with an emphasis in Personnel Administration/Labor Relations, California State University 

B.S. Psychology, Texas A&M University

Certified Practitioner for the Connective Leadership Institute

Contact

Duke Hall 308
P: 909.748.8533
E: jill_robinson@redlands.edu

Background

Jill Robinson is a Professor of Management at the University of Redlands. She teaches courses in Human Resource Management, Leadership, and Business Strategy, and is on the Advisory Board for the Connective Leadership Institute. Her industry background is in HR Management in the Healthcare Industry. Her research interests are in leadership, peace, and gender issues with numerous publications.

Courses Taught

BUS 312 Leadership

BUS 430 Human Resource Management

BUS 458 Business Policy and Strategy

Experience

PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct: Redlands School of Business, Chapman University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dr. Robinson's industry background is in Management within the Healthcare Industry where she has worked in the areas of Human Resources, Employee Relations, Benefits, Training, and Employee Safety. She has conducted numerous seminars as a management consultant on topics such as substance abuse, wrongful termination, performance management, and employee relations.

Publications

Robinson, J.L., Bartel, S., & Bleil, P. (2018). Margaret Thatcher: Gender and the Iron Lady. Women & Leadership. SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals.

Cartwright, C., Harrington, M., Robinson, J.L., & Walsh (2017). Connective Leadership: A Model for Learning Inclusive Leadership. Concepts & Connections: A Publication for Leadership Educators. National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs. 

Robinson, J. L. & Lipman-Blumen, J. (2017) Challenging our assumptions about male and female preferences for competition.  Journal of Leadership Studies, 10, 66-74. 

Robinson, J. L., Cartwright, C., Harrington, M., & Walsh, K. (2017). Connective Leadership: From Zero-Sum to Inclusion. In Breaking the Zero-Sum Game: Transforming Societies Through Inclusive Leadership, edited by Aldo Boitano, Raul Lagomarsino, and H. Eric Schockman.

Robinson, J. (2016). Connecting leadership and learning: Do versatile learners make connective leaders? Higher Learning Research Communications, 6(1). 

McIntyre, B. & Robinson, J. L. (2014). Painting the town green: Project learning and management skills. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 5, 1-10.

Robinson, J. L. & Topping, D. (2013). The rhetoric of power: A comparison of Hitler and Martin Luther King Jr., Journal of Management Inquiry, 22, 194-210.

Robinson, J. L. & Le Comte-Hinely, J. R. (2012). Gender bias in on-line car price quotes. Electronic Markets, 22, 185-194.

Young, T.L., Riggs, M., & Robinson, J.L. (2011).  Child sexual abuse reconsidered: A factor structure of CSA characteristics. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 20, 373-395. 

Bligh, M. C. & Robinson, J. L. (2010). Was Gandhi 'charismatic'? Exploring the rhetorical leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.  Leadership Quarterly, 21, 844-855.

Robinson, J. L. and Lipman-Blumen, J. (2003, September/October). Leadership behavior of male and female managers, 1984-2002. Journal of Education for Business. 79(1), 28-33.

Awards, Honors, Grants

AWARDS

Professor of the Year 2018, University of Redlands

Outstanding Research Award 2017, University of Redlands

Rose Award for Outstanding Community Service 2017, Zonta Club of Redlands

Outstanding Teaching Nominee 2006-2007, University of Redlands 

Professor of the Year Nominee 2005-2006, University of Redlands

Lady Bulldog Faculty Honoree 2006, 2009, University of Redlands

Excellence in Teaching Nominee 2003-2004, University of Redlands

Excellence in Teaching 2000-2001, University of Redlands

Paul and Bernice Albrecht Scholarship in Psychology 2000, Claremont Graduate University

GRANTS

2009 Banta Center Research Grant, Ethics: $200

2007 UOR Faculty Grant, Internet Gender Bias: $1500

2004 Emerging Leadership Course, Irvine Campus Diversity Grant: $2500

Invited Presentations

Robinson, J.L. & Bleil, P. (2017, June). Leadership Development for a Connective Era. Workshop presented at the International Leadership Assoc. Women and Leadership Affinity Group Conference, Rhinebeck, NY.

Robinson, J.L. (2017, June). Chair of Developmental Roundtable. Workshop presented at the International Leadership Assoc. Women and Leadership Affinity Group Conference, Rhinebeck, NY.

Robinson, J.L., Lipman-Blumen, J., Kim, C., & Zhao, J. Y. (2016, Nov). Connective Leadership and Inclusivity: Does Culture Make a Difference? Paper to be presented at the International Leadership Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Robinson, J.L. & Lipman-Blumen, J. (2015, Oct). Generational Differences in Leadership Style: The Movement Toward a More Connective Era. Paper presented at the International Leadership Association Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Special Invitation: (July 26-28, 2015). Women and Leadership Theory Think Tank George Washington University. You are cordially invited to attend an innovative and path-breaking Think Tank event designed to bring senior women scholars together for a focused discussion surrounding women and leadership theory. Invitations are being distributed to approximately 25 senior women scholars representing diverse disciplines and epistemologies. The outcome of the Think Tank will be a public document describing the current status of women and leadership theory and identifying future research and theory building priorities.

Robinson, J. L., Bartel, S. M., & Bleil, P. (2015, June). The Language of Power: A Comparison of the Rhetoric of Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan. Paper presented at the International Leadership Assoc. Women and Leadership Affinity Group Conference, Pacific Grove, CA.

Robinson, J. L. & Lipman-Blumen J. (2014, Oct.).What's more Important for Leadership in the Connective Era: Sex or Managerial Level? Paper presented at the International Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA.

Lipman-Blumen J. & Robinson, J. L. (2013, Oct.). Connective Leadership: Female and Male Leadership for a Diverse and Interdependent World. Preconference Workshop presented at the International Leadership Conference, Montreal, Canada.

Lipman-Blumen, J. & Robinson, J. L. (2013, May). The Shifting Sands of Competition: Differences in Competitive Behavior among Female and Male Managers. Paper presented at the International Leadership Assoc. Women and Leadership Affinity Group Inaugural Conference, Pacific Grove, CA.

McIntyre, B.M. & Robinson, J.L. (2011, May). Western Organization and Management Teaching Conference, Redlands, CA. "Painting the Town Green; Project Learning and Management Skills"

Robinson, J.L. & Topping, D. (2009). The Rhetoric of Power: A Comparison of Hitler and Martin Luther King Jr. Paper presented at the Global Citizenship for the 21st Century Conference, Pomona, CA.

LeComte, J. & Robinson, J. L. (2007). Gender Discrimination on the Internet: Does Sex Influence Online Car Quotes? Poster session presented at the meeting of Sigma Xi, Orlando, Florida.  

Robinson, J. L. & Zink, A. (2006, April). New Model May Reduce Gender Bias in the Workplace. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

Robinson, J. & Haley, E. (2006, March). Innovative Course for Emergent Leaders. Paper presented at the Western Academy of Management Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Haley, E. & Robinson, J. (2006, Feb.). Get On the Bus: A 'Working Poor' Exercise. Paper presented at the Western Organizational Management Teaching Conference, La Verne, CA.

Haley, E., Robinson, J., & Marsel, R. (2005, Feb.). RATS in the Classroom - Semester One Reflections on Team Based Learning. Paper presented at the Western Region Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference, La Verne, CA. 

Bligh, M. C. & Robinson, J.L. (2004, June). Different Routes to Charisma and Taking the Road Less Traveled: An Analysis of Gandhi's Rhetorical Leadership. Paper presented at the Cross Cultural Leadership and Management Studies Conference, Seoul, Korea. 

Marsel, R. S., Robinson, J. L. & Haley, E. (2004, June). Teaching Business Ethics. Can it Really be Done? How Should it be Done? Paper presented at the Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference, Redlands, CA.

Robinson, J. L. & Haley, E. (2004, June). The XB Experiment: Condensed Experiential Simulation- Just Add Students. Paper presented at the Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference, Redlands, CA. 

Robinson, J. L. & London, K. M. (2002, November). Closing the Gap: Connective Leadership and the Similarity of Gender and Culture. Paper presented at the International Leadership Conference, Seattle, WA. 

Affiliations

International Leadership Association

American Psychological Association

Society of Human Resource Management