Jacob D. Skousen (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) co-authored an article titled, "The Importance of Relationships in Effectively Leading Schools: Using Corpus Linguistic Analysis to Identify the Essential Work of Educational Leadership from the Perspective of Recently Retired School Administrators," in the journal Educational Management Administration & Leadership. The study, based on interviews with retired administrators, found that effective leadership is rooted in relationships, particularly collaboration, trust, and shared vision, shaping both interpersonal dynamics and broader school culture.