James Donald

James Donald is a Dr at The University of Sydney, affiliated with the BUS department. His research interests include public health, applied and developmental psychology, social and personality psychology, organisational behaviour, testing, assessment and psychometrics, specialist studies in education, workplace wellbeing and quality of working life. James is known for his work in leadership development, particularly in purpose-based leadership and the foundational habits of effective leadership. His research has been published in several international journals, and he has contributed to bridging academic research with practical applications in leadership. In 2024, he published a book titled The Clear Leader. Prior to his academic career, he worked in public policy with the Commonwealth Departments of Treasury and Foreign Affairs and Trade.

James N. Donald, affiliated with the University of Sydney, focuses on mindfulness, wellbeing, resilience, leadership, and prosociality. His research explores the links between mindfulness and prosocial behavior, as well as its impact on university students' mental health. He investigates how mindfulness relates to motivation through self-determination theory and develops multidimensional measures of wellbeing. His work also examines the daily and longitudinal effects of mindfulness on stress responses and the role of values in mindfulness and wellbeing. Additionally, he studies the consequences of compulsive internet use and its impact on self-esteem and hope. His research contributes to understanding the psychological and social dimensions of mindfulness and its applications in leadership and education.