In the past, violence was the quickest route to establishing dominance. But today, people gain influence by advancing the welfare of others, according to Dacher Keltner. The more power people derive from helping others, however, the more likely they are to prioritize selfishness over…
In order to be a better leader, listen to others.
"People who tell more coherent stories about their lives, with clear plot lines, characters, and themes, find greater purpose later in life."
Dacher Keltner claims that a person’s ability to empathize is what helps him or her reach a position of authority.
Should we push meditation in schools?
A new theory suggests being nice can gain us influence, but at a cost.