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Business Insider reporters Tim Paradis and Sarah Needleman cited Columbia Business School Professor Daniel Ames’s research in their story examining whether public clashes between high-profile tech leaders—such as Elon Musk and Sam Altman—are strategic or self-sabotaging. Ames’s work, including the paper Savvy or Savage? How Worldviews Shape Appraisals of Antagonistic Leaders, explains how observers interpret aggressive leadership behavior differently depending on their underlying beliefs about power, competition, and organizational culture. The article highlights how these perceptions influence leader reputation, investor confidence, and workplace dynamics.
