Dr. Jodi LaMothe

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To the place where intention gets personal.

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This is your space to explore what shapes your thoughts, fuels your feelings, and drives the decisions that define your life.

Here, we blend research with real-world insight—turning emotional intelligence and behavioral intention into actionable tools for change.

Let’s connect and grow together.

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About Jodi LaMothe

Behavior Decoder. Strategy Shaper. Leadership Firestarter.

Foremost: I’m Jodi LaMothe, a published APA researcher, educator, and crisis prevention strategist who’s just as dedicated to decoding school shooter manifestos as I am decoding my daughters' attitudes. I hold a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Innovation. I have two different Master of Science degrees in psychology (general and industrial-organizational). I’ve spent the past 15 years navigating the intersections of emotional intelligence, crisis leadership, and the theory of planned behavior (because apparently, predicting chaos is my love language). My latest research, Decoding School Mass Shooter Manifestos to Predict Behavior: A Theory-Based Qualitative Study, was published by the American Psychological Association. I help organizations and leaders see red flags before they become headlines. I’ve also been known to turn my YouTube videos into a TED Talk when inspired by coffee.
Also: I believe that behavioral intention is everything—and that sometimes when you can see warnings signs - you may predict what will happen next. My motto? From “No” to “Now.” I pray a lot, laugh more, and believe in a divine right to side-eye people who don’t return their shopping carts.
At Last: I do believe in Jesus, seatbelts, and that school gates should be locked. I’ve got a husband named Anthony, two great kids, two quirky dogs, and an Ed.D. diploma that occasionally doubles as a very expensive paperweight.

Interview: In this inspiring, heartfelt discussion, we learn about Dr. LaMothe + her personal journey of determination and grit. She offers practical tips to viewers on how to move forward through personal grief.

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Research and Other Publications

Below, explore Dr. LaMothe's curated collection of peer-reviewed research, doctoral dissertation and thought leadership contributions focused on organizational psychology, change management, and strategic transformation.

Decoding School Mass Shooter Manifestos to Predict Behavior

American Psychological Association Disclaimer

©American Psychological Association, 2025. This paper is not the copy of record and may not exactly replicate the authoritative document published in the APA journal. The final article is available, upon publication, at: 10.1037/pro0000638

Doctoral Dissertation

Press Release

July 03, 2025 - APA Research PR Announcement (pdf)

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You don’t have to have it all figured out—just be willing to start with purpose. Let’s move from “Why is this happening?” to “Here’s what I’m doing next.”

Jodi LaMothe