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Testosterone and high finance do not mix: so bring on the women. (2011)
"Gender inequality has been an issue in the City for years, but now 'neuroeconomics' is proving the point beyond doubt: hormonally-driven young men should not be left alone in charge...
Written by: Adams, Tim.
Read moreShare traders more reckless than psychopaths, study shows. (2011)
"What makes individual stockbrokers blow billions in financial markets with criminal trading schemes? It may be because share traders behave more recklessly and are more manipulative than psychopaths. Spiegel...
Written by: Spiegel writers.
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Research on power teaches why Blagojevich did what he did (…and why he might get away with It). (2010)
"The powerful often egregiously overstep sacred bounds of public and private trust, only to be consistently forgiven. This "power tango" is driven by a unique brew of intoxication. Adam...
Written by: Galinsky, Adam.
Read moreThe Power Trip. (2010) Nice people are actually more likely to rise to power. But then authority atrophies the very talents that got them there.
"The very traits that helped leaders accumulate control in the first place all but disappear once they rise to power. Instead of being polite, honest and outgoing, they become impulsive,...
Written by: Lehrer, Jonah.
Read moreThe neuroscience of money: finding how traders tick. (2010)
"A fascinating overview of some of the most interesting research of the last few years into the neuroscience of money and the impact genetics, neurology, physics and biology might have on financial...
Written by: Dumiak, Michael
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BA really asked for it. (2008)
Things go wrong when a confident company gets too cocky - witness the airline's Terminal 5 debacle. Too much pride can ruin judgment. Richard Reeves Management Today 1 May 2008...
Written by: Reeves, Richard
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Why neuroscience matters to executives. (2007)
"..how can recent developments in neuroscience be applied to organizational management? Do these lessons pertain to all types of organizational interaction? Is there research that indicates the most effective way to introduce...
Written by: Rock & Schwartz.
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The harder they fall. (2003) Just when they appear to have it all, A-list performers demonstrate uncharacteristic lapses in judgment or personal conduct.
"In their brilliant and rapid ascents, “star” leaders repeatedly demonstrate the intelligence, resourcefulness, and drive to go the distance. They prove adept at overcoming whatever obstacles they encounter Roderick...
Written by: Kramer, Roderick M.
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