Articles & blogs
Extrovert CEOs make way less money. (2016)
"...researchers found “a robust negative association” between extroverted, talkative CEOs and “return on assets and cash flow”. Drake Baer, nymag.com, science of us 8 Aug 2016 Based on work by...
Written by: Gow, Ian D.
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Why we need more empathetic and compassionate leaders. (2016)
“Toxic leaders are creating toxic workplaces.” Ray Williams Psychology Today, 28 Aug 2016 "Leaders in business schools, organizations and politics are taught to lead with their heads and not with...
Written by: Williams, Ray.
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The hubris of the 2016 candidates. (2016)
"The rivals are like Shakespearean protagonists falling prey to hubris, the excessive pride that can make politicians believe the rules that govern normal mortals do not apply to them." Stephen...
Written by: Collins, Stephen.
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Entitled at the top: are leaders more selfish than the rest of us? (2016)
"...generosity is often strategically demonstrated to attain status (and) may decrease once status-attainment goals are achieved..." APS Association for Psychological Science ‘Minds for Business’ website article. Based on the peer-reviewed paper ‘To...
Written by: Hays, Nicholas A.; Blader, Steven L.
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10 major behavioural traits of successful traders. (2016)
“Humility and humbleness don’t fit the common image of ‘Masters of the Universe’. However, they are words I associate with many of the most successful traders I know.” Steven Goldstein,...
Written by: Goldstein, Steven.
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Deepwater Horizon and the suppression of risky conversations. (2016)
“..highlights cultural values and practices that ‘ran under the radar’ (and how) hubris was enculturated on the project." Dr Rob Long, founder Human Dymensions blog/article in SafetyRisk.net (Communication and Consultation,...
Written by: Long, Rob.
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Humble leaders get more commitment. (2016)
"Leaders viewed admitting mistakes, spotlighting follower strengths and modeling teachability as being ... powerful predictors of their own as well as the organization's growth. Ray Williams, executive coach/mentor and author LinkedIn...
Written by: Williams, Ray.
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Three questions humble leaders ask. (2016)
"To prevent excessive narcissism, leaders need to look for critical voices, adversity and outside contact. Annet Aris, Adjunct Professor, INSEAD. Insead Knowledge, 23 Aug 2016. A degree of narcissism is...
Written by: Aris, Annet.
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How harnessing your insecurities can boost your career.
"...insecurity is an antidote to hubris....questioning your wisdom now and then is a wise thing to do." Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Hogan CEO, Professor of Business Psychology at University College London &...
Written by: Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas.
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England coach Allardyce forced out in disgrace after 1 game. (2016)
"It's a painful decision, but it's the right decision if we are to protect the integrity of The FA." Associated Press Mail Online, 28 September 2016 Image: AP Photo/Scott Heppell,...
Written by: Associated Press
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