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Leaders who reward flattery are perceived as naive, potentially damaging their reputation and the perceived fairness of their organizations.

Habitual entrepreneurs display higher cognitive flexibility and increased gray matter in the left insula, according to new research.

A recent study found that narcissistic admiration is linked to less traditional gender role attitudes, while narcissistic rivalry is linked to more traditional views, moderated by having a daughter.

A study found that high-quality sleep during the weekend improves mental reattachment to work on Monday, reducing exhaustion throughout the workweek.

Consumers prefer chatbots over humans for embarrassing purchases because they feel less judged by chatbots, especially when chatbots are clearly identified and not given human-like qualities.

Individuals trust human teammates more than AI in two-member teams, but trust levels equalize in three-member teams, highlighting how team size influences trust in human versus AI collaborators.

Unwanted help at work frustrates employees' needs for autonomy and competence, leading to increased stress and difficulty detaching from work after hours, ultimately affecting their overall well-being.

A new study reveals that extraverted children are slightly more likely to aspire to entrepreneurship in adulthood.

While people still stereotype leaders as male, they slightly prefer female leaders, especially those with prestigious traits over dominant ones. This challenges the belief that male leaders are more favored and suggests a shift towards gender neutrality in leadership preferences.

Leaders with psychopathic traits use emotion regulation strategies to appear more authentic, gaining follower trust despite their manipulative nature. Understanding these dynamics helps explain their success in organizations and highlights the need for awareness and mitigation strategies.

Recent research reveals a "sexualization spillover" effect in workplaces, where sexualized women are perceived as less competent, adversely affecting hiring prospects for other female candidates, regardless of their presentation.

Research has revealed that managers are more likely to exploit loyal employees by assigning them unpaid extra work, under the assumption that these employees are willing to sacrifice more for the company.

Despite claims of predicting stock market trends for profit, the inherent complexity and unpredictability of financial markets defy accurate forecasting. Even seasoned investors face the limitations of human cognition against the backdrop of financial complexity.

New research finds that consumer confidence and willingness to spend significantly increase when the political party they support is in power. This effect is particularly pronounced following presidential elections that lead to a change in governing parties.

Pandemic-induced psychological distress, marked by stress, anxiety, and depression, has significantly impacted work productivity, especially among remote workers and the self-employed. Research highlights that the added stress depletes willpower, crucial for self-regulation and productivity.