Contrary to the Machiavellian cliché, nice people are more likely to rise to power. Then something strange happens: Authority atrophies the very talents that got them there.Read the WSJ article here. (Thanks, Nikhil!)
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The Power Trip
This article is part behavioral economics, part psychology. If you like the Dan Ariely work on cheating and stories about CEO-level responsibility, you will probably enjoy this:
Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were
"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .
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Ever wonder who goes to the Gossip Girl set to see a glimpse of the actors in NYC? Look above at the picture. The NY Times also included som...
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"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .
