A study of dictators over the past 150 years shows they are rarely associated with strong economies, and quite often with weaker ones.
Economics & Business
Jul 22, 2019
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Are women more likely to be appointed to leadership positions in crisis situations when companies are struggling with declining profits? The term "glass cliff" was coined by researchers Ryan and Haslam in the early 2000s ...
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2018
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Firms that fast-track individuals to leadership positions and identify "rising stars" risk demotivating their employees, a study shows.
Economics & Business
Sep 28, 2018
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Want the best results out of your employees? Then be nice to them.
Social Sciences
Sep 11, 2018
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Voters are wrong to think they can pick the best politician based on their looks, according to new research which shows this leads to less effective people being elected.
Social Sciences
Apr 30, 2018
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Portrayals in the media and academic research suggest that females act like queen bees. When they succeed in male-dominated settings they mistreat subordinate women and stop their professional advancement—contributing to ...
Social Sciences
Apr 12, 2018
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An increase in social conflict increases the likelihood of assassinations of political leaders, according to new research co-conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Social Sciences
Feb 20, 2018
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It's tough to be the boss. You can't make everyone happy all the time, and the job can be defined by stress.
Social Sciences
Dec 14, 2017
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The research is part of an extensive literature review which examines a diverse range of fields including endocrinology, genetics, psychology and psychiatry to assess the current state of leadership research and to identify ...
Social Sciences
Jan 12, 2017
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If you're a leader who wants to be perceived as charismatic, you're better off dead.
Social Sciences
Sep 22, 2016
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