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A New Pharaoh and the Fiscal Cliff. (2012)
"Morsi has to realize for the sake of Egypt’s future that his own brain function is being distorted by the very measures he is introducing to impose “order” on the...
The psychology of the powerful. (2012)
"Human intelligence is made up of four different mental systems. None is infallible. You need a "jazz quartet of them" or the decision-making process can become unreliable and potentially dangerous. ...
Equitable Life CEO proposes MOT tests for bad bosses to spot hubris before it derails companies. (2012)
"No one would deny that chief executives have egos. In many, it is restrained and agreeable. In others, I see hubris. Self doubt, self criticism and open-mindedness don’t much feature....
Too much testosterone, too much confidence: the psychology of banking. (2012)
There is something disturbingly compelling about reading the emails and instant messages exchanged by Barclays bankers in the process of rigging interest rates for their own gain. Ian Leslie...
Emotional finance theory goes beyond greed, fear, and hope. (2012)
"Emotions triggered by decision making with unpredictable outcomes have a dynamic impact on thought processes." Philip Lawton, author of “Middle office: managing financial institutions in turbulent times.” Published on...
Why narcissistic CEOs kill their companies. (2012)
"Narcissistic CEOs can be... amazingly damaging …in some cases, eventually killing their companies Eric Jackson 11 January 2012, Forbes.com …Organizational researchers may not believe that executive narcissism is of much theoretical...
Gordon Brown now suffers that incurable syndrome: ex-PM. (2011)
"Analysing the psychological impact of power on a leader's personality, Owen points out that these people, with huge doses of daily adrenaline, are in a perpetual state of post-traumatic stress...
Relevance of neuroscience to the business environment. (2011)
"Neuroscience is highly relevant to the language and process of coaching in the executive environment. And it can be used in practical and effective ways to enhance the execution of...
Testosterone and high finance do not mix: so bring on the women. (2011)
"Gender inequality has been an issue in the City for years, but now 'neuroeconomics' is proving the point beyond doubt: hormonally-driven young men should not be left alone in charge...
Share traders more reckless than psychopaths, study shows. (2011)
"What makes individual stockbrokers blow billions in financial markets with criminal trading schemes? It may be because share traders behave more recklessly and are more manipulative than psychopaths. Spiegel...