Dr. Christopher Bryton Neck
Areas of Expertise
- Ethics
- Leadership
- Management
Bio
Dr. Christopher Bryton Neck is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Outstanding Merit Fellowship Award and the 2023 Excellence in Research Award at West Virginia University. He was a Graduate Research Assistant and Instructor of Record from 2021-2024 and an Adjunct Professor from 2024-2025 for the Department of Management at West Virginia University. He also had the honor of WVU Outstanding Merit Fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. He has been an Assistant Professor of Management for the Department of Management at the University of Nebraska at Kearney since August 2025.
Dr. Neck’s research interests include leadership, self-regulation, motivation, and business ethics. He has had his research featured in many publications to include The Journal of Leadership and Management, Administrative Sciences, Journal of Business Ethics, Employee Relations: The International Journal, Journal of Managerial Psychology, Stress and Health, Journal of Management and Strategy, and Ethics and Behavior. He also has written book chapters and business case studies for management-related textbooks.
Education
Ph.D., Management, West Virginia University
B.S., Sport Administration, Louisiana State University
How would you describe your teaching style?
My philosophy of teaching is based upon what I like to call “the three E’s”: Energy, Engagement, and Effort. This represents the idea that students who are energized, engaged, and pushed to give effort will enjoy their learning experience more than unmotivated, unengaged, and bored students.
What do students need to know to be successful in your classroom?
The things you need to succeed in my class are the same you need to be successful in life. Michael Phelps once said, “Success isn’t about feeling ready, it’s about showing up anyway.” By showing up, you are already putting yourself in a position to succeed.
