The toxic energy of a bad boss can spread through organisations – new research shows how serious it can be.
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Research shows the most effective leaders are good listeners and aware of their own biases. Above all, people must believe they are ‘one of us’.
Reassessing Mandela is a reminder that even the most admired leaders operate within constraints.
When leaders all end up looking the same, it could be because they’re chosen for the wrong qualities.
Employees often recognize workplace harassment but choose not to report it. New research explores the social dynamics behind that silence and what can change it.
Surgeons are often judged by their technical skill. But new research shows that how they lead their teams can make a critical difference to patient outcomes.
Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, yet leadership positions remain overwhelmingly held by white men.
Social inequalities emerge in every human society. New research into how these hierarchies form suggests ‘prestige psychology’ – the tendency to defer to expertise – is at the root.
The new workplace reality demands that organizations support leaders in settings where complex and often messy relationships are central to leadership effectiveness.
It may feel like a complex, often unspoken emotion. But pleasure at the misfortune of others is common in business settings.
New research shows that when managers fail to respond to harmful behaviour at work, employees interpret that silence as a breach of trust.
Managers can feel isolated as they move up the professional ladder – and it has implications for how well a workplace functions.
‘Human’ skills like leadership and empathy will be increasingly prized by employers.
Women can bring a leadership style that can really benefit organisations that are in trouble.
New research on 224 corporate apologies suggests investors reward leaders who take personal responsibility – with one key exception.
Psychologist Richie Zweigenhaft found a link between signature size and self-esteem. A growing body of research has since established a link to narcissism as well.
For leaders, sleep isn’t just a health issue, it’s a performance issue. Sleep-deprived leaders are less inspiring and they can lose moral clarity.
Why do some young people step easily into leadership roles while others struggle to get a foot in the door? New research sheds light on the answer.
For decades, empathy was unequivocally viewed as an asset, but today, some view it as a liability. Two experts in management explain why it’s so important for leaders.
The kind of power that motivates a leader shapes their behavior, two management scholars write.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Visiting Professor of Management Practice, Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London
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Associate Professor of Leadership, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor, School of Management and Marketing Te Kahui Kahurangi, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Senior Lecturer of Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor and Ken Croft Chair in Management, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor of Strategy and Organizational Theory, Mount Royal University
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Associate Professor in Management, Swinburne University of Technology
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Emeritus Associate Professor in Public Law, UCT. Visiting Adjunct Professor, WITS School of Governance; Director, Africa Programme, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge
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Distinguished Professor and Borden Chair of Leadership, Smith School of Business, Queen's University, Ontario
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Senior Lecturer, Graduate School of Business and Law, RMIT University
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Former Professor and Head, Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management, University of Johannesburg
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Lecturer of Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Leadership and Organisation Studies, University of Birmingham
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Fellow of the Centre for Leadership Studies, University of Exeter