Cole Short

Dr. Short’s research frequently leverages financial and natural language data to examine perceptions of the firm and how strategic leaders can manage these perceptions to enhance performance. His work has covered topics such as strategic information disclosure, crisis and impression management, and how executive characteristics adapt and influence strategic decisions. He has published research in leading journals such as Strategic Management Journal and Journal of Management and has received several research and service awards, including the Highly Cited Paper distinction by Thomson Reuters and several best paper and outstanding reviewer awards at international conferences.

Dr. Short’s professional background includes strategy consulting, medical diagnostics and information technology investing, and volunteer service as a first responder. He received his PhD in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from the University of Georgia, his MA in Economics from Boston University, and his BA in International Studies from Baylor University. Dr. Short has also completed professional education in applied data science and machine learning through the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, hiking, writing, and working on crafting the perfect cup of coffee. Dr. Short is also passionate about international education and has mentored exchange students for several years. He previously served as a reserve firefighter and completed his NREMT certification in Central Texas.

Topics

• Crisis and Impression Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Corporate Governance and Upper Echelons
• Textual Analysis and Natural Language Processing

Education

• PhD in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of Georgia
• MA in Economics, Boston University
• BA in International Studies, Baylor University

Companies

• Assistant Professor of Strategy Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (2019)
• Graduate Researcher, Management University of Georgia - Terry College of Business (2015 — 2019)
• Instructor of Record, Strategic Management University of Georgia - Terry College of Business (2017 — 2017)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, International Entrepreneurship Questrom School of Business, Boston University (2015 — 2015)
• Graduate Research Assistant, Finance and Political Science Baylor University (2013 — 2014)
• Reserve Firefighter City of Bellmead, Texas (2012 — 2014)