Jon M. Jachimowicz

Jon M. Jachimowicz is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, where he has been working since July 2019.1 He specializes in leadership and organizational behavior, with a particular focus on passion, anxiety, and discovering hidden potential in individuals and teams.23

Academic Background

Jachimowicz holds a PhD in Management from Columbia Business School, which he completed between August 2014 and May 2019.1 Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned:

• A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Innovation, Strategy & Organization with Distinction from the University of Cambridge
• A Master of Arts (MA) with First Class Honours in Management and Psychology from the University of St. Andrews1

Research and Teaching

At Harvard Business School, Jachimowicz leads The Passion Lab, where he conducts research on topics related to leadership and organizational behavior.1 He teaches the LEAD course, an introductory leadership course for first-semester students at Harvard Business School.4

Achievements and Recognition

Jachimowicz has received notable recognition for his work:

• Selected for the Forbes 30 under 30 list for Germany in November 2020
• Included in the Capital 40 under 40 list for Germany in November 20201
• Winner of the 2023 Mental Health America award2

Language Skills

Jachimowicz is multilingual, with proficiency in several languages:

• Native or bilingual proficiency in English and German
• Full professional proficiency in Polish and Spanish
• Limited working proficiency in French1

Professional Interests

Jachimowicz's work focuses on helping leaders, teams, and organizations discover their hidden superpowers.2 He is particularly interested in studying anxiety and leadership, as well as misconceptions about leading different generations in the workplace.5