Hamid Khan, EdD, PhD, PE, professor of management, gave a peer reviewed presentation at the annual conference (April 3-5) of the International Academy of Business Disciplines (IABD) titled, “Studying the Exemplary: Predicting Exemplary Performance of Leaders/Academicians Utilizing the Concept of American Exceptionalism.” He also was elected as commentator and discussant for the All Academy Session of IABD on Protectionism and International Trade.