The power of inspiring vs. infuriating leadership

About this episode

The episode explores the differences between inspiring and infuriating leadership styles.

When your boss sends a text complimenting your work, it feels amazing! But if they point out a mistake in front of your peers, you may feel shattered. What does it take to be an inspiring leader, and how can you avoid being an infuriating one? Guest: Adam Galinsky , Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics at the Columbia Business School This interview was recorded at the Power, Status and Influence Research Conference, for the Melbourne Business School .

People in this episode

Guest: Adam Galinsky

Topics covered

• leadership
• inspiration
• workplace dynamics

Keywords

• compliments
• mistakes
• Power, Status and Influence Research Conference
• Melbourne Business School

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