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Why Do We Love Negative Leaders?

Jeff Sandhu | Christine Wong | Arvindh Yuvaraj

04-Jan-19 12:15

Why Do We Love Negative Leaders?

We often claim we want our leaders to be optimistic, encouraging, and kind. But if so, why does there seem to be an emerging trend of leader figures who are negative and vitriolic? As it turns out, rhetoric might be the secret behind our choices in leadership.


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Categories:  Entrepreneurship,  Personal Development,  Technology,  Tech,  SME

Tags:  negativity,  social cues,  power,  naysaying, 


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