ESSEC Business School

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Researchers from ESSEC Business School.

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Rethinking Leadership: Are You Willing to Be a Servant Leader?

Have we been misled about what leadership is all about? What if leadership means getting "into the mud" alongside your team, and true fulfillment comes from supporting them?

Why Do We Accept Violence in Sports?

New research finds that we use different justification strategies to accept violence in sports, even though we don't accept violence elsewhere.

How Workplace Discrimination Can Undermine Our Sense of Self

LGBTQ+ employees and pregnant women in leadership roles may face discrimination at work, an experience known as identity threat which can threaten their sense of self.

Why Inclusive Advertising Is a Win-Win

Diversity in advertising can have a positive impact for the company—and for society as a whole.

When Career Development Programs Trigger Gender Stereotype Threat

How to break the cycle of self-fulfilling prophecies and empower women to fulfill their potential.

What Makes a Crowdfunding Campaign Successful?

Thinking of creating a fundraiser? The language you use could impact its success.

What Kind of Person Can Resist Corruption?

People with higher moral commitment are less likely to both offer and accept a bribe.

The Pursuit of Optimal Busyness

What makes people work too much? One answer could be the pursuit of "optimal busyness."

How to Get Hooked on Making an Effort

Do you find your motivation wanes over time? Tricking your brain to enter a “feedback loop” can help you learn to enjoy putting in an effort.

Putting Athletes’ Mental Health in the Spotlight

Athlete mental health has been in the news over the last few months. What specific pressures and stigma do they face, and which resources could help them thrive?