Tag: leadership

Study suggests that empowering employees allows them to respond positively to negative situations

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From the San Diego State University press release: Recently published research from SDSU management professor, Dr. Gabi Eissa and University of Wisconsin — Eau Claire management professor, Dr. Rebecca Wyland,… Read more »

Study suggests experiencing bad bosses does not necessarily lead to becoming one

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From the University of Central Florida press release: A new University of Central Florida study suggests abuse and mistreatment by those at the top of an organization do not necessarily… Read more »

Study suggests it pays to be nice to your employees

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From the Binghamton University press release: Want the best results out of your employees? Then be nice to them. New research from Binghamton University, State University at New York finds… Read more »

Study suggests delegation of power can cause uncertainty and resentment in staff

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From the University of Exeter press release: Attempts by managers to empower staff by delegating different work to them or asking for their opinions can be detrimental for employee productivity,… Read more »

Study suggests humility from the boss may encourage employee activity

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From the Ohio State University press release: It’s good to be humble when you’re the boss — as long as that’s what your employees expect. Researchers studying workplaces in China… Read more »

Study suggests empowered employees are more proactive … even when they don’t trust their leader

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From the Frontiers press release: New research confirms that employees with empowering leaders are more proactive and, for the first time, shows that this effect occurs by increasing “role breadth… Read more »

Study suggests fast typists more likely to emerge as virtual team leaders

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From the University of Iowa press release: A new study from the University of Iowa finds that to the fast typist go the leadership spoils. The study suggests that the fleet-fingered… Read more »

Study suggests “purposeful leaders” improve workplace morale

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From the University of Sussex press release: People are happier and more productive when their leaders show strong morals, a clear vision and commitment to stakeholders, a new study has… Read more »

Leaders with moderate amounts of charisma seen as more effective than those with high or low levels

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From the American Psychological Association press release: How important is charisma in a leader? While at least a moderate level is important, too much may hinder a leader’s effectiveness, according to… Read more »

Study suggests transformational leadership has positive effects on employee well-being

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From the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine press release via ScienceDaily: A transformational leadership style—valued for stimulating innovation and worker performance—is also associated with increased well-being among employees, reports… Read more »