Call for Chapter Proposals
The Path to the C-Suite: How Neurodiverse Leaders Can Navigate the Climb to the Executive Level
Emerald Publishing
Editors:
Cristina Giannantonio & Amy Hurley-Hanson, Chapman University, CA
Megan Korsak, Katrisha M. Smith & Juveria Syed, The University of Texas at Arlington, TX
We invite chapter proposals for an edited volume examining how neurodivergent professionals advance to executive and C-suite roles. While neurodiversity conversations often focus on hiring, this volume centers on leadership progression, structural barriers, and systems shaping executive attainment. The book integrates leadership research, I-O psychology, and organizational systems to provide research-informed, practice-relevant guidance for executives, HR leaders, scholars, and neurodivergent professionals.
Topics may include:
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Executive mobility and career pathways
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Organizational gatekeeping and power structures
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Identity, disclosure, and stereotype navigation
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Cognitive diversity and organizational impact
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Networking and support systems
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Inclusive leadership ecosystems and sustainable success
Submission Guidelines
Please submit a proposal that includes:
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Abstract (500–1000 words)
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Central argument and contribution
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Alignment with book objectives
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Research or professional foundation
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3–5 keywords
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Brief author biography (150 words)
Key Dates
May 1, 2026 – Abstracts Due
June 20, 2026 – Chapter Outlines Due
July 7, 2026 – Full Drafts Due
October 1, 2026 – Final Chapters Due
February 1, 2027 – Manuscript Submitted
Call for Chapter Proposal full document:
Amy E. Hurley-Hanson, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Professor of Management
Argyros College of Business & Economics
Chapman University
One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
ahurley@chapman.edu
(714) 628-7312
