In this engaging discussion, Dr. Matt Barney, an award-winning organizational psychologist and founder of TruMind.ai, teams up with Professor John Antonakis from the University of Lausanne. They delve into the complexities of measuring leadership, debunking common biases that cloud perception. Dr. Barney reveals how AI innovations are revolutionizing leadership assessments, while Antonakis emphasizes the critical role of charisma. The conversation further explores the fusion of mental intelligence and emotional insights in redefining leadership effectiveness.
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Measuring Perceptions vs. Behavior
Perceptions of leader behavior are often measured, not actual behavior.
These perceptions are influenced by biases, values, and expectations.
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Measuring Ethical Behavior
Matt Barney used transcripts of famous and infamous leaders' speeches to measure ethical behavior.
He found that business leaders scored higher than government leaders.
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Persuasion through Prose
Persuade others with the power of your words, not with incentives or authority.
True leadership involves voluntary following, inspired by a shared vision.
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Published in 1949, '1984' is a cautionary tale by George Orwell that explores the dangers of totalitarianism. The novel is set in a dystopian future where the world is divided into three super-states, with the protagonist Winston Smith living in Oceania, ruled by the mysterious and omnipotent leader Big Brother. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where he rewrites historical records to conform to the Party's ever-changing narrative. He begins an illicit love affair with Julia and starts to rebel against the Party, but they are eventually caught and subjected to brutal torture and indoctrination. The novel highlights themes of government surveillance, manipulation of language and history, and the suppression of individual freedom and independent thought.
Episode Six: On The Measurement of Leadership, featuring Dr Matt Barney, Founder and award-winning Organisational Psychologist & Professor John Antonakis, Organisational Behaviour in the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
In this episode of the Leadership Navigating Complexity podcast, host Dr. Aiden Thornton speaks with Dr Matt Barney & professor John Antonakis about the challenges of accurately measuring leadership behaviour, differentiating it from mere perceptions, which are often influenced by biases. Dr. Barney discusses advances in AI that enable the capture of precise behavioural data, a "game changer" in leadership evaluation, while Professor Antonakis highlights issues around traditional behavioural assessments and the importance of understanding nuanced perceptions.
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