Academic articles

“…people who are grandiose, self-confident, charming, (and) believe they can change the world… are the people you want to invest in." Charles O'Reilly, professor of management, Stanford University Part of...

“The depressed person sees the present clearly, isn't fooled by over-reliance on the past, and thus predicts a new future.” Nassir Ghaemi, Tuft University Mood Disorders Programme Part of Talent...

Reviews the role that leaders’ "dark sides" play in their careers with input from leading researchers on the topic including those who created the concept and have shaped it over...

Authenticity has been heralded as the ‘it’ factor of the campaign. But, where did the rise of authentic leadership come from? What responsibility does it entail? What is the role...

“CEO humility has important implications for firm processes and outcomes.” Amy Y. Ou, National University of Singapore; David A. Waldman & Suzanne J. Peterson, Arizona State University. Journal of Management,...

“These findings ...  speak to the fundamental question of whether it is ‘lonely at the top’ or lonelier at the bottom... (and) suggest power and loneliness are negatively related." Adam Waytz,...

"...it is time for organizations to understand that their best potential managers are not the people who stand out, self-promote, take credit for others’ achievements, or have mastered the politics...

“The psychological benefits of power (may) substitute for the human need to belong to social groups Adam Waytz, Eileen Chou, Joe Magee, Adam Galinsky The New York Times, 24 July...

"Humility is not about modesty. A humble person knows their own strengths but recognises other people may be even stronger in other areas.... by seeking advice .... it is possible to...

“…while it might be easy to ascribe politicians’ apparent reluctance to acknowledge their own needs for development to arrogance, hubris or self-interest - there may be legitimate reasons for being...