Robert E. Quinn is the Margaret Elliott Tracy Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan. He cofounded and codirects Ross's Center for Positive Organizations.

Mike Thomas is senior director, powerful practices, at Battelle for Kids.

Gretchen M. Spreitzer is the Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Spreitzer is codirector of Ross's Center for Positive Organizations.

Katherine Heynoski is senior specialist, powerful practices, at Battelle for Kids.