As the study of human behavior and what constitutes good leadership has been enriched in recent years and the focus has turned inward toward emotional intelligence, empathy, compassion and good character. A fundamental component of all these elements is...
Most of us have someone in our lives, or others less familiar that we’d like to see change—their behavior, habits or attitudes. In my 30+ years of training and coaching leaders, one of the most difficult things to accomplish is to help leaders make positive behavioral...
Are society’s wealthiest and most successful individuals simply the lucky ones? What is necessary for success? What are the secrets of the wealthiest individuals? The readership of periodicals like Success, Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur shows that people are...
Everyone has heard the cautionary tales of good employees turning into horrible bosses. We observe high performers suddenly finding it difficult to lead a team and wonder what went wrong. We discover that their initial job talents may not necessarily...
Ever wonder why some people insist they are telling the truth when they are blatantly lying? Well, some recent studies might offer a hint as to why. A study by Brandeis University researchers Laura E. Paige, Eric C. Fields, and Angela Gutchess was...
Summary: Participants inflict more shocks when obeying orders than when freely deciding. Empathy-related regions are less active when obeying orders compared to acting freely. Coercionreduced neurocognitive processes associated with guilt. Reduced empathy- and...
