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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Even women who earn overwhelmingly positive performance reviews are told that they have ‘personality flaws,’ a new study finds. The double...
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Many talented rural students don't go to elite schools, because they are unaware of the options. Read more in the NYT . Thanks, +Ju...
