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Caesar’s murder and the fatal addiction of power: Ancient Rome offers today’s leaders a chilling lesson in the dangers of hubris. (2015)
"..modern politics is less violent than that of ancient Rome but the basic principles of power and ambition are universal and unvarying… Robert Harris, best-selling thriller writer Daily Mail /...
Big boys, big egos and strategic intelligence. (2015)
“..ideas on how strategic intelligence can help (Boards) prevail over destructive narcissism. Joseph H.A.M. Rodenberg, managing partner of Rodenberg Tillman & Associates, Netherlands Antoinette Rijsenbilt, Erasmus University Rotterdam, non-executive director...
When you’re in charge your whisper may feel like a shout. (2015)
"When in power, we need to be more conscious of how direct communication, silence and ambiguity can affect others. Adam Galinsky, Professor of Business, Columbia Business School ‘Preoccupations’, New York...
VW’s need for a crisis panel exposes the board’s failings. (2015)
“…companies that wish to avoid the noxious fumes of scandal need their boards to be switched on at all times” Andrew Hill Ft.com/management 28 September 2015 Photo: Reuters “VW is...
Leadership BS. (2015)
“Pfeffer sets the record straight on the oft-made prescriptions for leaders to be honest, authentic, and modest, tell the truth, build trust, and take care of others,” Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor...
Boards and investors have let the mining sector dig itself into a hole. (2015)
“Two factors have driven dismal investors' outcomes: first, the hubris of many mergers at the peak of the boom; second, the excessive nature of investment to increase output as financial discipline went...
Guest blog: Hubris Syndrome – Metrics and Meaning. (2015)
Reflecting on the Hubris in Business and Management symposium hosted by Eugene Sadler-Smith and the Surrey Business School at the University of Surrey on 20 May 2015, the author Marc Atherton...
Leader narcissism and follower outcomes: The counterbalancing effect of leader humility. (2015)
"...data from followers and leaders working for a large health insurance organization showed that the interaction of leader narcissism and leader humility is associated with perceptions of leader effectiveness, follower...
Humble narcissists make great leaders. (2015)
"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...
Charismatic leaders bad for business, says psychologist. (2015)
“The idea that leaders need to be some sort of charming rock star is a myth and one that is highly detrimental to the success of any organisation. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,...