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 it managerial, political, or cultural—gives people the illusion they have more control over their organization and their world, which, in turn, can propel them to go for the gusto.
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Authors: Adam Galinsky, Deborah H. Gruenfeld, Nathanael J. Fast, Niro Sivanathan
Source: Stanford University
Subject: Organizational Behavior
Authors: Adam Galinsky, Deborah H. Gruenfeld, Nathanael J. Fast, Niro Sivanathan
Source: Stanford University
Subject: Organizational Behavior
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