Deferring to Others: When Able People Prefer Lower Status

Idea posted: January 2014

Institutions: University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business   

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The desire for high status is widely considered a universal human motive. Those with higher status tend to be listened to more, and are often perceived as having more power.…

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How Dominant Personality Trumps Competence in Teams

Idea posted: June 2013

Institutions: University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business   

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In the past research has consistently demonstrated the importance of ‘dominance’ as a personality trait in influential leaders. Understanding this, the authors through their new research found that dominant individuals…

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