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Leadership effectiveness research has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Moving away from focusing solely on the “bright sides” of leadership, researchers are increasingly analyzing the “dark side” – a set of personality traits that, although controversial, can have a significant impact on managerial effectiveness. At the center of this interest is the concept […]
In the complex world of organizations and leadership, understanding the dynamics of a leader’s personality is crucial for long-term success. One of the areas gaining increasing attention is the so-called Dark Triad, encompassing three socially aversive personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Although each of these traits is distinct, they often co-occur and interact with […]
In today’s dynamic business environment, the personality of leaders and employees can have a significant impact on organizational functioning. One of the most fascinating psychological constructs that has garnered attention from both researchers and management practitioners is the so-called “Dark Triad” of personality. This article details what the Dark Triad is, how its components manifest […]
In today’s dynamic and highly competitive business environment, attracting, developing, and retaining talented employees has become a key factor in the success of organizations. Companies that prioritize talent development are better prepared to adapt to market changes, introduce innovations, and achieve sustainable growth. In this context, the concept of managers taking on the role of […]
Modern organizations face increasing challenges related to talent management within teams. In the face of a dynamically changing labor market, globalization, and technological transformation, the role of a manager is evolving. The question arises: should a manager be a mentor? What benefits does mentoring bring in the context of talent development? In this article, we […]
Contemporary approaches to work are evolving, and the question of its meaning is becoming increasingly crucial for both employees and organizations. According to the latest research, 95% of management believes that performing meaningful work is important. In a world where the boundaries between work and personal life are blurring, and new generations entering the workforce […]

Statistics

25% of tech workers are from ethnic minorities, an increase from 20% last year.
- Diversity in Tech Annual Report UK 2022.
From 15% to 21%, the number of companies with no women on their boards has increased this year compared to last year.
- PHOCUSWIRE REPORT 2021.
Women constitute 15% of the UK construction industry workforce, with around 2% operating on-site.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CIOB.
66% of ethnic minority respondents in financial services have experienced discrimination at their organisation.
- Reboot. Race to Equality: UK Financial Services Report

Insights

Other times, a person will support a decision they disagree with just to be liked. For the same reasons, this person also says things that they know another person wants to hear. Their motives can be nefarious or completely innocent. It’s important to realize that this tendency can influence our decisions. Some respond to flattery […]
For these types of people, any negative evaluation is painful enough to be interpreted as an attack. Others may judge this as a sign of hypersensitivity. The boundary is defined individually by both personality traits and cultural differences between interlocutors. Delivering feedback is generally one of the most difficult forms of communication and carries with […]
Resistance to public speaking, visible tension when talking about important topics, difficulty in presenting content – all of this is the result of internal tension and stress. Some people look stressed, but most other people think there’s no reason to stress. Here there’s a lot of space for unfavorable assessments and stereotyping. Simple relaxation techniques […]

Quotes

Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing
- Rollo May
Communication is a skill that you can learn. It’s like riding a bicycle or typing. If you’re willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life
- Brian Tracy
To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others
- Anthony Robbins
Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself
- Mohsin Hamid

Trivia

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Do humans have empathy for robots?
As humans, we attribute human characteristics to robots. We add, as it were, features that we think are correlated. So, if a robot “smiles,” we attribute emotions to it, even though we know that a robot cannot feel emotions. The release of automatism in us in the form of a reaction, e.g. to a smile, […]
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Are robots empathetic?
Robots and programs can behave empathetically, recognizing emotions and responding to them automatically. As humans, we are also influenced by automatisms. We react to what the robot does and ascribe certain human characteristics to it – we anthropomorphize it. Experience has shown that if a robot shaped like a small dinosaur (Pleo) is held by […]
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Narcissism vs. Empathy
While empathy is the ability to identify and empathize with another person’s emotions, in the case of a narcissist, the ability to recognize emotions may still exist, but there is no stage of empathizing with the other person; therefore knowledge about emotions is not a strong driver for behavioral changes. It’s a myth that narcissistic […]

Benefits

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You find certain activities unorganized. Are you sure you’re in the right?
If you pay attention to small details, the passing of a car on the road can seem like total chaos. Leaves are blowing all around, sand and dust are rising, the car makes a loud noise and there’s air movement. When you watch with a little less attention to detail, you see a car going […]
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A lack of patience can be a sign of a lack of understanding.
People who make decisions quickly have an advantage in many situations over those who analyze everything thoroughly. The former make a lot of mistakes, constantly training their intuition and their ability to make quick decisions. They constantly reaffirm their life-long attitude of automatically getting up after every fall. Meanwhile, the latter prefer to look at […]
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Speaking between the lines may or may not be problematic.
“Don’t listen to what I say, listen to what I mean” – do you recognize this? Speaking between the lines can be a difficult exercise and incomprehensible behavior for many audiences. Especially when they don’t realize that they’re participating in this type of communication. We enter the next level of difficulty when speaking between the […]
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