Dr. Andrew Sykes

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Biography

Andrew Sykes is an adjunct lecturer at the Kellogg School of Management, specializing in entrepreneurship and executive education. With 25 years of leadership and organizational performance experience, he has consulted for major corporations including Google, Microsoft, and McDonald's. He focuses on high-impact habits in leadership and sales, facilitating courses that encourage transformative practices in revenue-responsible leaders and teams. His research interests include trust-building in sales and leadership contexts, as well as the development of high-impact habits that can catalyze significant organizational change. He is the founder of BRATLAB, a behavioral research and technology laboratory, and has authored 'The 11th Habit', a book on designing company culture to foster high performance. Andrew is also a performance poet and engages in professional speaking, integrating poetry into his teaching methodology. He has lived and worked across six continents, currently residing in Chicago.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Lecturer

2005-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaches courses in entrepreneurship, sales skills, and leadership, focusing on the development of high-impact habits and trust building.

Founder and CEO

2008-01-01 — Present

Habits Work • Chicago, IL

Leads a company aimed at fostering behavioral research and effective organizational habits.

Lead Facilitator

2021-01-01 — Present

Cerené • Remote

Facilitates training and growth programs that help individuals transform their performance and habits.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.