The Thought of Acquiring Power Motivates People to Act
A study from the Stanford Graduate School of Business about what motivates people to take action finds that the prime mover, say researchers, is acquiring a position of power. Specifically, it is people’s new, more elevated perception of themselves after assuming a position with more power that inspires them to take more risks and pursue goals more confidently. Taking on a formal position of power—be … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: Adam Galinsky, Deborah H. Gruenfeld, Nathanael J. Fast, Niro Sivanathan | Source: Stanford University | Subject: Organizational Behavior