Categories : *Journal of Business and Psychology
Do You Have the CEO Type Personality?
Research demonstrates some ways that CEO characteristics differ from other high-level executives. What are the implications?
Categories : *Journal of Business and Psychology
The Pros and Cons of Being a Jerk at Work
There are many examples of successful jerks in the businesses world. Could there be some hidden benefit of this unsavory personality?
Categories : Creativity Feedback Personality
Territorial Marking Can Impact Workplace Creativity
New research shows that territorial marking can impact creativity.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Transformational Leadership Benefits Everyone
Research demonstrates that transformational leadership provides advantages for the leaders who practice it and the employees inspired by it.
Categories : Engagement Leadership Performance Personality
Narcissistic Leaders Can Use Humility to Succeed
Research demonstrates that narcissism can be harnessed with humility, an unlikely combination that may lead to good leadership.
Categories : *Personnel Psychology1 Comment
How Personality is Linked to Charismatic Leadership in Different Work Conditions?
Research demonstrates how a stressful work environment can play a role in how employees perceive their leaders.
Categories : Off The Wall Personality Unemployment Wellness
The Psychology of Unemployment: Can Personality Change?
Unemployment is a scary sounding word. In today’s economy it seems typical to be “between jobs” for an extended amount of time. Have you ever considered the psychological effects of being out of work? New research shows that extended unemployment can even change someone’s personality.
Categories : *Journal of Business and Psychology
The Recipe for Creating Proactive Employees
Researchers discover that adaptability and job satisfaction are crucial components of workplace proactivity. Why is this the case?
Categories : Human Resources Personality Wellness Work Environment Work-Life Balance
Working From Home: Telework Can Keep Employees Happy
For some jobs, working from home is just not possible. This is especially true if you are an assembly line technician, postal worker, coal miner, or pirate. But in the new economy, many professions require little else but a computer and mouse. This is why telework—or working from home—is all the rage. But does it work? And is it good for employees?
Categories : Counter-Productive Work Behavior Ethics Leadership Personality
The Hidden Danger of Narcissistic Leaders
In recent memory, we’ve seen seemingly well-intentioned CEOs engage in unethical behavior that eventually leads to organizational ruin. Why do they do it? Don’t these executives stand to lose the most from organizational failure? After all, their lives and reputations are most intertwined with the company. Fortunately, a groundbreaking theory is beginning to make sense of this baffling situation.