Posts tagged with: Managing hubris
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...
The Trump in every leader: Bosses must learn how to deal with the egomania that comes with power. (2015)
“Accept that powerful people have a dark side. And adjust your thinking to deal with reality.” Schumpeter blog, Economist, 5 September 2015 Illustration: Brett Ryder “Is there a little bit...
The ‘age of irresponsibility is over’ says Bank of England head as he promises crackdown on rogue traders. (2015)
"Left unattended, (markets) are prone to instability, excess and abuse. James Titcomb, The Telegraph, 10 June 2015 Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has declared that the “age of...
Application of the critical-path method to evaluate insider risks. (2015)
What practical steps can firms take to manage the “risk of blinding over-confidence”? Eric Shaw, operational psychologist and researcher specializing in insider risk issues; and Laura Sellers, Clinical Social Worker...
We need to protect the whistleblowers who save our skins but pay the price. (2015)
"Deepwater Horizon could have been prevented had BP listened to just one of the many warnings coming from whistleblowers inside the company." Kate Kenny, Reader in Management at Queen's University...
Staying sane in business: A practical guide to sanity, success and satisfaction at work. (2015)
"Our top three risky characters, and ones that we are quite sure you’d be better off not working for or with, are the psychopath, the narcissist and the hubristic leader…"...
Guest Blog: Chief Executives need an annual Hubris MOT. (2015)
“There is … sensitivity around executive hubris but, if Boards of Directors do not ask the unaskable in time to prevent a crisis, who will! Chris Wiscarson, Chief Executive, Equitable...
Hubris Syndrome and how to avoid it. (2015) A checklist of tips
You never quite know how anyone is going to behave until they get into power. Tom Collins. Blogpost 18 October 2015 "I was once involved in the recruitment process for...
Is your organisation infected with Hubris Syndrome? (2015). Some typical indicators
“In a recent cruise ship safety culture assessment I was pleased to see the captain and bridge crew actively encouraging the idea of challenging decisions. It’s not easy to introduce...
How to increase leaders’ moral authority. (2015)
Perspective-taking, or imagining the world from another’s vantage point…. may be the ideal formula for morally authoritative leadership. David Dubois, INSEAD Assistant Professor of Marketing Insead Knowledge. 19 Nov 2015....