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Using Academic Side Hustles to Support Leadership Scholars and Research

Erin Halligan-Avery et al.

Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies2026https://doi.org/10.1177/15480518261419918article
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Abstract

Academic side hustles—entrepreneurial ventures pursued alongside traditional scholarly roles—are emerging as strategic assets for both individuals and institutions. Far more than sources of supplemental income, these ventures translate specialized academic expertise into real-world applications, advancing both career development and knowledge dissemination. Drawing on narrative reflection and literature-informed insights, we argue that academic entrepreneurship enhances both leadership scholars and scholarship through applied learning, enriched teaching, and research translation. We explore push-and-pull motivations, outline the benefits and tensions of hybrid identities, and offer practical strategies for integration. With institutional support, strategic alignment, and effective boundary management, academic side hustles can strengthen—not compete with—scholarly excellence. This article reframes faculty entrepreneurship as a source of organizational resilience and innovation within a hybrid knowledge economy in a way that benefits leadership scholars and their professional practice.

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@article{erin2026,
  title        = {{Using Academic Side Hustles to Support Leadership Scholars and Research}},
  author       = {Erin Halligan-Avery et al.},
  journal      = {Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/15480518261419918},
}

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