Posts tagged with: Effects of power
The Power Paradox. (2016)
"...compassion and selflessness enable us to have the most influence over others and the result is power as a force for good in the world." Dasher Keltner, professor of psychology and...
Not so lonely at the top: The relationship between power and loneliness. (2015)
“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,...
Not lonely at the top. (2015)
“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...
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...
Donald Trump and our obsession with narcissistic leaders. (2015)
“The public in general and even management experts are hypocritical about what makes a good leader. Ray Williams Psychology Today 28 July 2015. “Americans are obsessed with narcissistic leaders…. A...
Corporate apologies. Beware the pitfalls of saying sorry. (2015)
"Although people often think they want apologies, they also are attracted to strength and confidence ... people accord more status to those who express anger than to those who express sadness...
The leadership shadow: How to recognise and avoid derailment, hubris and overdrive. (2014)
“Leaders can do enormous harm if they do not sustain an awareness of the dangerous psychological states it is so easy to be sucked into as a leader Erik...
Creon’s Fatal Flaw. (2014)
The abject failure of U.K. Prime Minister Blair and U.S. President Bush to anticipate the consequences of the 2003 Iraq war and their belief that an invading force would be...
The force that corrupts leaders (and others). (2014)
“…power can be either negative or positive.” Prof. Ronald E, Riggio, Claremont McKenna College, California. Psychology Today, 3 April 2014 “When we think about greed, jealousy, corruption, and a multitude...
The psychology of power: temptation at the top. (2014)
"scrutinizes some of the best-known politicians… (and finds) all gave in to a slightly amended version of the seven temptations or mortal sins.." Jaap van Ginneken, psychologist and former Associate...