OUR WORK: Why we exist and where we are

We live in a world where organizations and communities often do not embrace and embody the concepts of good leadership. We envision a future where more people are practicing spiritual, ethical, and effective leadership. Through our research, publications, training, and consulting, we affect the mindset of leadership and co-create the models of leadership, where people connect effective, ethical, and spiritual values to their behavior. We foster the maturity of leadership that is concerned with ‘being’ beyond merely ‘doing’.

Hodos Institute operates out of the State of Washington, in the U.S. Our main efforts are directed to serve Ukraine; we conduct research, offer training, consulting, and provide humanitarian aid. We are establishing the Ukrainian Leadership Center.

Below is a list of our recent books and selected peer-reviewed academic articles:

Negrov, Alexander. Hodos Leadership: An Invitation to Young Christian Professionals to Reflect and Advance in the Paths of Spiritual, Ethical, and Effective Leadership. Seattle: Hodos Institute, 2025.

Hodos Leadership is based on a Christian theological framework, and as such is written for those who wish to grow and excel in spiritual, ethical, and effective leadership. It is especially addressed to young and middle-aged Christians desiring to experience a fusion of spirituality with high-impact leadership in all spheres of life. Available on Amazon

Negrov, Alexander I., and Ronald E. Riggio. Leadership in Ukraine: Studies During Wartime. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

This book examines the significant shifts in Ukrainian ideals and perceptions of leadership during wartime, particularly among young people. Alexander Negrov and Ronald Riggio explore views of leadership over time across the Ukrainian population, drawing on a decade of field work with refugees, nonprofit organizations, churches, educational institutions, government and business sectors. They demonstrate the importance of active engagement in voluntary work, support for the military, and service to those affected by conflict for effective wartime leadership. Available on Amazon | For more information about this book, please visit the publisher’s website

TRAINING

Our educational approach comprises:

• Active Learning: Engage hands-on for better comprehension.
• Discussion Groups: Collaborate for diverse perspectives.
• Role-Play: Practical leadership experience.
• Case Study Problem-Solving: Real-world challenge analysis.
• Leadership Research Integration: Evidence-based insights for relevance.