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Forbes: Research says star talent alone won’t save your team. But why?
Leaders love to talk about talent. Hiring top performers is often seen as the surest path to innovation, agility and competitive advantage. Whether in Fortune 500 boardrooms or high-growth startups, leaders prize elite résumés and high-potential hires—believing that the more stars you have, the better your team will perform. But what if that logic is flawed?
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Forbes: 5 leadership mistakes smart leaders make and how to avoid fails
People prefer a bad leader who is consistent over a leader who sometimes good and sometimes poor in an erratic or unpredictable manner, according to a study published by the Academy of Management.
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Shaunn Mattingly
AOM Member Shaunn Mattingly, Associate Professor of Management at Boise State University, recently presented two research papers at the 2024 European Academy of Management (EURAM) conference in Bath, UK. His presentations explored the power of creativity-related language in crowdfunding campaigns and how autonomy shapes entrepreneurial aspirations among young adults and content creators. Dr. Mattingly’s work highlights timely insights into the evolving dynamics of entrepreneurship and digital engagement. Read the full article.
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