Power Dynamics

Organizations
Bias in Organizations May Not Just Come from the Top
Leaders can face bias from their staff, too. A new study shows that male teachers are more likely to leave schools that are led by women.
Researchers: Aliza Husain, David A. Matsa and Amalia R. Miller
April 1, 2019

Leadership
Take 5: Fine-Tuning Your Powers of Persuasion
From understanding power dynamics to telling a memorable story, here’s how to sell your ideas.
Researchers: Loran Nordgren, Derek D. Rucker, Mitchell A. Petersen and Kent Grayson
November 7, 2018

Strategy
How the Wrong Team Can End Up with Too Much Power in an Organization
Employee incentives that made sense at the time can lead to problematic power dynamics.
Researchers: Jin Li, Niko Matouschek and Michael Powell
December 1, 2017

Organizations
Take 5: How Power Dynamics Shape Our Behavior
Power—or the lack of it—impacts everything from snack choices to economic growth.
Researchers: Derek D. Rucker, Loran Nordgren, Adam Waytz, Benjamin F. Jones and Brayden King
September 7, 2017

Leadership
How to Help Prevent the Powerful from Abusing Their Privilege
High expectations for ethical behavior can keep powerful people in line.
Researchers: Miao Hu, Derek D. Rucker and Adam D. Galinsky
September 6, 2016

Marketing
Understanding Power Dynamics Will Make You More Persuasive
How powerful you feel affects the messages you convey—and the ones you want to hear.
Researchers: David Dubois, Derek D. Rucker and Adam D. Galinsky
August 1, 2016