His research focuses primarily on leadership and group processes with a secondary emphasis on individuals’ attraction to organization. Within the area of leadership and group processes, Dr. Ziegert’s research examines how leadership is structured and carried out in organizations and team based contexts. In his research on attraction, he examines the factors that predict how individuals come to join and fit with organizations. Dr. Ziegert has studied these issues in a variety of work settings including Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, banks, universities, public schools, volunteer service teams, and fast food restaurants.