Ashleigh Shelby Rosette is a powerhouse scholar, educator, and speaker with extensive expertise in negotiation, leadership, and inclusion. A trailblazer at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, she has served as Senior Associate Dean and currently holds the prestigious title of James L. Vincent Distinguished Professor of Leadership. Over the past 20 years, Rosette has taught negotiation and leadership to executives, leaders, and students across the globe, earning a stellar reputation for her innovative teaching and impactful methods. She is one of the most decorated educators in Fuqua’s history, winning the Teaching Excellence Award of the Year a record-breaking twelve times in just thirteen years. A dynamic and in-demand speaker, Rosette delivers compelling keynotes and executive sessions at top organizations, conferences, and institutions worldwide. Her groundbreaking research, published in leading academic journals and spotlighted by prominent media outlets, such as CNN, Forbes, and New York Times, has influenced corporate leaders and policymakers alike. Rosette’s work sparks meaningful conversations and inspires innovative programming by integrating cutting-edge scholarship with a profound commitment to innovation, equity, and transformational change. With two decades of experience bridging academia and practice, her insights challenge the status quo and empower leaders, managers, and professionals to redefine what’s possible.




"Dr. Ashleigh Shelby Rosette has been a cornerstone of our Leadership Program since day for more than 20 years, leaving a lasting impact on every participant she engages with. Her insights don’t just inform—they challenge, inspire, and empower leaders to create real, lasting change in their organizations and communities. If you're seeking a truly transformative experience, I can’t recommend her highly enough."
"Dr. Ashleigh Shelby Rosette has been a cornerstone of our Leadership Program since day for more than 20 years, leaving a lasting impact on every participant she engages with. Her insights don’t just inform—they challenge, inspire, and empower leaders to create real, lasting change in their organizations and communities. If you're seeking a truly transformative experience, I can’t recommend her highly enough."