Cutting-Edge Leadership

Leadership

How We Should Measure the Success of Leaders

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on February 6, 2026

Evaluating the success of leaders using multiple “bottom lines.”

Loneliness

How to Effectively Reduce Feelings of Loneliness

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on January 30, 2026

A recent analysis of the effectiveness of loneliness intervention strategies.

Extroversion

Extroverts vs. Introverts: Is One Better? Myths and Truths

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on January 23, 2026

When discussing advantages and disadvantages of well-known personality traits, such as extroversion-introversion, we need to fully understand the personality-behavior relationship.

Leadership

The Psychology of Supporting a Strong Man Leader

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on January 14, 2026

The psychological factors that fuel support for tyrannical leaders and compel supporters to work and vote against their own best interests.

Leadership

When and Why “Management” Became a Dirty Word

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on January 13, 2026

How semantics and perceptions change our conceptions of managers and leaders.

Friends

Why Are Men’s Friendships Weaker Than Women’s?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on December 20, 2025

Friendships between men tend to be less close than those between women. What are the underlying reasons for these differences?

Decision-Making

What Are the Most Common Risky Decisions People Make?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on November 25, 2025

Mapping the everyday choices that people consider risky.

Motivation

What Can Video Games Teach Us About Work Motivation?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on November 11, 2025

Improving workplace motivation requires recognizing and rewarding accomplishments, both large and small.

Fear

The Psychology of Horror Movies

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on October 25, 2025

Psychological and personality factors influence our preference for, and enjoyment (or avoidance) of, horror films.

Leadership

Organizational Change: How to Succeed

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on October 6, 2025

Best practices in organizational change initiatives.

Career

Flourishing at Work: What Is It? How Do You Get It?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on October 1, 2025

The psychology of flourishing in the workplace.

Animal Behavior

Are Dogs as Smart as Human Toddlers?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on September 29, 2025

Are our pets really as smart as we believe, or are our perceptions biased? Research suggests some answers.

Leadership

Which Quality Distinguishes the Very Best Leaders?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on September 27, 2025

Learn about leader humility and why it matters for team success.

Artificial Intelligence

Can an AI Companion Substitute for Real Human Relationships?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on August 26, 2025

Recent research on the advantages and disadvantages of AI chatbot relationships.

Leadership

A Typology of Impactful Leaders: Which One Are You?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on August 18, 2025

Using a model of effective leadership can help shape your development and effectiveness as a leader.

Stress

The Pros and Cons of a 4-Day Work Week

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on July 22, 2025

The effects of alternative work schedules on stress and productivity.

Stress

Does a Vacation Actually Reduce Stress?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on July 21, 2025

A meta-analysis of research on the effects of vacation on well-being.

Leadership

Are Most Leaders Good, Bad, or Mediocre?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on July 12, 2025

Determining the effectiveness of a particular leader is not easy. How can we best evaluate our leaders?

Academic Problems and Skills

How Scholars and Practitioners Can Collaborate

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on July 9, 2025

Some concrete steps and suggestions for helping practitioners and scholars collaborate.

Leadership

How to Lead Effectively (and Responsibly)

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on July 8, 2025

The elements of responsible leadership, based on decades of leadership research.