The Roots of Research with Dr. David Weindorf
Join Georgia Southern's Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Dr. David Weindorf, as he sits with faculty to discuss all things research. Each episode, you'll get to know a faculty member, their work, and the roots of their research!
The Roots of Research with Dr. David Weindorf
Episode 4 - Dr. Gabby Swab
On the first Roots of Research in 2026, Dr. Weindorf talks with Gabby Swab, assistant professor of management at, about her research on organizational behavior, hypercompetitiveness, and workplace aggression. Swab explains how different motivations for competition shape leadership, teamwork, and well-being.
The conversation also explores her innovative use of board games and role-playing games as experiential learning tools in management education, and her emerging work on fandom and pop culture—including what Stranger Things can teach us about connection and leadership at work.