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Talk loud, talk long, talk often

Dominant individuals consistently attain high levels of influence in groups. Why they do is unclear, however, because most group theories assert that people cannot attain influence simply by behaving assertively and forcefully; rather, they need to possess superior task abilities and leadership skills.

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Good leadership means healthier workers

A review of studies by Finnish researchers suggests good leadership has positive effects for employee health and well-being.

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You can’t teach an old dog new tricks

We all vary in how much we believe people’s attributes, such as their intelligence, are fixed or subject to change. Now a new paper has looked at the implications such beliefs have for the way managers view and treat their staff.

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The downside of charisma

Happiness may be contagious in the workplace, but enthusiasm is annoying, especially if it involves bosses who wave their hands and talk too loudly. So says a University of Florida study that concludes that while charismatic managers can be effective, their over exuberance can turn off and demoralise employees.

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Less power impairs the mind

If it seems your neurons aren’t firing as they should, you may be working in a position of low power. According to new research published in the May issue of Psychological Science, being placed in a position of low-power may impair your basic cognitive functioning.

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