He has been listed as one of the most highly cited psychologists in the United States, having authored a well-known textbook on statistical analysis.
He held positions with the United States Civil Service Commission and The Pentagon while he took evening graduate courses in statistics at George Washington University.
He had a full-time appointment in the psychology department by 1956, but statistical analysis remained a strong area of emphasis for him.
[2] Working with Andrew Halpin, Winer studied behavioral approaches to leadership.
They concluded that two concepts, initiating structure and consideration, characterized the behavior of successful leadership.