Captain Pike in the C-Suite

Humble Leadership in Star Trek

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by Jason A. Kaufman and Aaron M. Peterson

Type

Essays

Subject

One Film > Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Keywords

Star Trek, sociology

Publishing date

2026 (March 27, 2026)

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 198 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4766-9840-3

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Book Presentation:
Leadership should be more than effective. It should be practiced with humility. This book explores the value of humility in leadership through a set of scientifically driven yet readily applicable interpersonal and psychological skills by utilizing an intersection of Star Trek and meditative practices.

Focused on the popular culture icon of Captain Christopher Pike from the current runaway hit Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, this work is centered on the potential of mind-body practices such as meditation to leverage humility to promote more effective leadership. This novel approach to leadership development provides leaders, be they expert or novice, with the tools to utilize Star Trek's Captain Pike as an avenue through which to teach the relevant scientific concepts through a practice-oriented lens. The result is a journey of discovery regarding what it means to be human and how to lead through the mindful practice of serving others.

About the authors:
Jason A. Kaufman is a professor of educational leadership and director of the institutional review board at Minnesota State University, Mankato and a licensed psychologist. His research explores how nature-based and mind-body interventions can promote human functioning and academic success.Aaron M. Peterson is an assistant professor of leadership and director of the doctorate in professional leadership at Converse University. His research explores conflict engagement best practices for higher educational leaders, students, and also the private sector.

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