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Mean Leaders Look Smart to People with Competitive Worldview: Study

Date Published
July 16, 2025
Section
In the Media
Areas of Expertise
Business & Society Decision Making & Negotiations Leadership & Organizational Behavior
From:
CBS In the News

BNN Bloomberg featured research by Professor Daniel Ames and PhD candidate Christine Nguyen examining how individuals’ worldviews shape their preferences for leadership styles. Their study found that people who see the world as cutthroat and competitive are more likely to favor antagonistic or aggressive bosses, highlighting the psychological factors behind leadership appraisals.

Mentioned Faculty

Daniel Ames

Daniel Ames

Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Professor of Business
Management Division
Mentioned On
BNN Bloomberg
Mentioned Research
Savvy or savage? How worldviews shape appraisals of antagonistic leaders
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