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Less power impairs the mind

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: May 28, 2008
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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How to ask for a pay rise

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: February 18, 2008
Don’t bother asking your boss for a raise while he’s feeling the power of his position – new research suggests he’s not listening to you. The best way to get your boss to consider your request favourably is to put him in a situation where he is isolated from his power, the research suggests.
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The perspectives of those in power

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: August 29, 2007

The powerful are often accused of being predominantly concerned with their own desires and well-being, of being insensitive to the social implications of their behaviour, and of being poor perspective takers. Here is an interesting experiment that tends to confirm that fact.

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