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This set features notes from the following presentations to session 2 (Hubris and neuroscience) of our conference 'The Intoxication of power: From Neurosciences to hubris in healthcare and public life'....

"..the psychological experience of power is associated with greater self-interest only in the presence of a weak moral identity... the psychological experience of power is associated with less self-interest in...

"..possessing power shapes individual behavior because it instills an elevated sense of power. However, little is known about the personal sense of power because very few studies have examined it...

This set features notes from the following presentations to session 3 (Preventing and responding to hubris) of our conference 'The Intoxication of power: From neurosciences to hubris in healthcare and...

"Exploring how power corrupts relationships, the researchers find that power creates doubt about the motives behind the kind acts of others. As a result, power-holders may become cynical of seemingly...

"Overconfident executives are more likely to exhibit an optimistic bias and thus are more likely to start down a slippery slope of growing intentional misstatements.   Schrand, C.M., University of...

"the current problems with the financial system and our economy have many of their roots in ... words that begin with the letter H - hubris, hypocrisy, hostility, honour, humility, and...

The common perception is that leaders face higher stress levels than non-leaders. These studies found there is indeed a clear relationship - but that it’s an inverse one.   Gary...

"While personality disorders are powerful predictors of success and failure at work, narcissism and obsessive compulsiveness were correlated with success. Some ‘dark side’ traits may not always lead to work...

Our first major conference marked an important step in raising public awareness of hubris and its potential for far-reaching impacts. Organised jointly by the Daedalus Trust and the Royal Society...