Gail Fairhurst, Distinguished University Research Professor of Organizational Communication at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, has received the Steve Chaffee Career Achievement Award from the International Communications Association. The honor is presented to individuals for their outstanding theoretical development and research related to communication studies.
As a scholar, Dr. Fairhurst specializes in organizational and leadership communication processes, including those involving paradox, problem-centered leadership, and framing. More specifically, she studies dialogue and how it pertains to leaders and organizations. Her research has led to numerous articles, book chapters, and books, including The Power of Framing: Creating the Language of Leadership (Jossey-Bass, 2010). She is a fellow of the International Communications Association, a distinguished scholar of the National Communication Association, and a Fulbright Scholar.
A University of Cincinnati faculty member for over 45 years, Dr. Fairhurst holds a bachelor’s degree in English education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, a master’s degree in communication from Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Oregon.