Holden R. Reyes
MBA, MLS
"Empowering students to become thoughtful, effective, and values-driven leaders"
I am an Assistant Teaching Professor at Santa Clara University whose teaching and professional work focus on leadership, organizational behavior, management, negotiation, communication, entrepreneurship, and student success. My approach emphasizes active learning, reflection, practical application, and meaningful engagement.
Areas of Expertise
My areas of expertise reflect my work as an educator, faculty member, and higher education professional. Across these areas, I focus on helping students and professionals strengthen their leadership abilities, understand organizational dynamics, communicate effectively, and contribute responsibly to their organizations and communities.
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Leadership development, organizational behavior, emotional intelligence, teamwork, employee engagement, conflict management, motivation, communication, and organizational culture.
Management and Professional Practice
Management principles, negotiation, critical thinking, business communication, project management, business law, employment law, and ethical decision-making.
Student Learning and Success
Student engagement, experiential learning, academic belonging, inclusive teaching, leadership development, and the effectiveness of instructional practices in higher education.
Entrepreneurship and Strategy
Entrepreneurship, business strategy, innovation, sustainability, business models, and responsible organizational leadership.
Teaching
A snapshot of the courses I currently teach across institutions
My approach to education emphasizes active learning, reflection, practical application, and meaningful engagement. I encourage students to connect academic concepts to the organizational, interpersonal, and ethical challenges they will encounter as professionals and leaders.
Managing Human Dynamics in Organizations
Introduction to organization theory and practice with an emphasis on organizational behavior, inclusive of the contexts of the individual, the group, and the organization as a whole.
Negotiation Skills in Business
We negotiate every day, both at work and in our personal lives. This course provides a framework for understanding negotiation principles, helping students build competence and confidence in their negotiation skills. Drawing on decades of research, students will gain the analytic skills and situational awareness needed to negotiate successfully.
Emotional and Social Intelligence at Work
This course develops the student's understanding of the primary and secondary components of emotional and social intelligence and how they are applied in the workplace and in professional relationships within a variety of organizational contexts.
Interested in connecting or learning more?
Whether you are a current student, prospective student, or professional colleague, I welcome your inquiry. Reach out to discuss courses, research interests, mentorship, or collaboration opportunities.