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Something to remember when moving up in your career

When it is more important to be kind?

2021 November 10 | by Arduino Mancini Leadership

Is the quote in the cartoon strip mine? Unfortunately, not! It is from American entrepreneur and playwright Wilson Mizner: he had written it on a board in the Rand Hotel in New York, that he managed. Words that should be remembered by all the people in the upward stage of their career. Don’t you think?

Or would a man do better?

If you had € 10000 to invest, would you entrust them to a woman?

2021 July 19 | by Arduino Mancini Diversity - Leadership

Would you feel more confident if your investments were managed by a man or a woman? The money manager is a job that has traditionally seen men at the forefront, but it seems that women are more successful: they achieve better performance over time and take lower risks. That’s what comes out from Lou Ann […]

Let me tell you why on leadership I have a different view!

Charismatic leadership? No, thank you...

2021 June 12 | by Arduino Mancini Leadership - Motivation and needs

It seems that being, or becoming, a charismatic leader represents a desirable goal. In fact, it is quite common to define “charismatic” as a person who shows particular efficacy in leading people, groups, companies, or even nations. But what does it mean, to be a charismatic leader? Well, my friends, the word charisma turns out […]

Yes! Because if you smile, you can't be a leader...

Want to make a career? Stop smiling!

2021 May 11 | by Arduino Mancini Diversity - Heuristics and biases - Leadership

No, if you are a woman you can’t be a leader! You don’t believe that? This article will change your mind. Researchers at the Technische Universitaet in Munich conducted a study (started in January 2011 and concluded in 2014) entitled “Selection and Assessment of Leaders in Business and Academia“, aimed at examining how leaders in […]

A very dangerous matter...

Giving feedback to the supervisor: the risk of mitigation

2021 April 27 | by Arduino Mancini Leadership - Reprimand Praise feedback

Captain, we’ve been waiting for a landing for over an hour and I have a feeling we’re running out of fuel. Beg your pardon? The fuel, Captain, according to the fuel gauge we have only a few minutes left. Shall I request an emergency landing? A few minutes? Maybe… We’re fallinggggggg! What I have reported […]