Faculty

Garrett Potts

Assistant Professor

Contact

Email: garrettpotts@usf.edu
Office: CPR 455A

• Curriculum Vitae

Bio

Dr. Garrett W. Potts is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at USF. His work focuses on religio-cultural competence, particularly in the areas of Health, Business, & Religion. To date, his research examines virtuous leadership and the importance of empathy and active listening while striving to engage respectfully with others' religious and cultural backgrounds. Dr. Potts teaches multiple undergraduate courses around these topics. Additionally, Dr. Potts has published on servant leadership, work as a calling, moral injury, and spiritual caregiving.

Check out Dr. Potts' most recent article in Fortune Magazine with The Conversation! The article is a work in conjunction with Dr. Potts' focus in health, business, and religion, and specifically in his concentration surrounding Work as a Calling.

Listen to Dr. Potts on Bob Chapman's Barry-Wehmiller podcast! Dr. Potts recently had the privilege of joining his friend Bob Chapman on his organization's podcast. Bob is the visionary CEO and Chairman of Barry-Wehmiller and the author of the groundbreaking book 'Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family.' In this episode, they delved into the true purpose of education and explored why contemplating the end of our lives is crucial for living meaningfully. Bob's insights, rooted in his Truly Human Leadership approach, sparked a rich and inspiring conversation. Bob and Barry-Wehmiller have revolutionized corporate culture by prioritizing people and focusing on sending team members home fulfilled each day. Their approach proves that caring leadership drives both business success and personal growth, challenging us to redefine our concept of success and consider our lasting legacy. This example has profoundly inspired both Dr. Potts and his students.