Hesitate Your Way Up
In organizations that value cooperation, people prefer leaders who speak with some hesitation. Language marked with doubt and qualification appears to indicate respect for the group.
Do You See What I See?
When asked to draw an "E" on their foreheads, those who feel most powerful are more likely to draw it backwards for an observer—a symptom of ignoring others' perspectives.
Who's in Charge?
In a situation where group consensus is important (like prioritizing desert survival gear), parties with randomly chosen leaders make better decisions—systematic selection can undermine group solidarity.
Head Trips
There are 35 self-declared leaders of "micronations" documented in The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations. The vanity territories range from a bedroom principality in Milwaukee to a backcountry precinct in Australia.
Presidential Personalities
Performance ratings for U.S. presidents are more closely tied to the head honcho's openness to new experiences than to his perceived extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, or emotional stability.
