Throughout my career as an organizational psychologist and DEI expert, I’ve witnessed the disproportionate distribution of power and influence in many organizations. Often, dominant identities are ...

What is power? Some researchers define power as the agent’s ability to influence the target, according to Gary Yukl, J.M. George and Gareth Jones. The agent, target and influenced attributes vary by ...

Using the metaphor of a bridge, Maria Papacosta’s model reveals how four forces interact—why trust is the foundation, why influence directs movement, why power reinforces and why authority governs ...

Modern leadership demands more than just business acumen; it’s about influence, authenticity and connection — both inside and outside the boardroom. Thought leadership has become a key driver of ...

As a professor of negotiation and influence, I've observed a fascinating consistency in my students: They instinctively value behavioral concepts—the art of rapport, the dynamics of power, and the ...

Martin Luther King Jr. once warned, “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” His stark admonition challenges us to confront the catastrophic ...