Christopher M. Barnes
Professor of Management and the Michael G. Foster Endowed Professor at the University of Washington, researcher on sleep, leadership, and workplace behavior with a focus on how sleep deprivation affects performance and organizational culture.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 34min
Please Sleep: It Makes You More Charismatic with Dr. Christopher Barnes
Christopher M. Barnes, a University of Washington management professor who studies sleep and workplace behavior. He discusses how leaders normalize sleep deprivation through late-night work and rewards for constant responsiveness. He explains how lack of sleep amplifies emotion and anxiety and explores fixes like CBT-I, schedule changes, and leader behaviors that protect rest.
