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Women in leadership sometimes labeled as “bossy”

Assistant Professor Melissa Williams discusses the "backlash" many women feel when they reach positions of leadership in the workplace.

Stereotypes show in light of Williams win, matches common response

Some ugly comments and stereotypes appeared after Serena Williams' latest Grand Slam win. It matches the findings in some of Erika Hall's research on gender and race, as reported by Salon.com.

Changes in mentality noted on climb of corporate ladder

He went from being perceived as a rising star in the Republican party, to having a nickname of the “Downton Abbey” congressman. Over the course...
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Bianchi named to Poets & Quants 40 Under 40 list

Via Poets & Quants: If the economy has any effect on our psychological state of mind, management professor Emily Bianchi wants to know about it....

Narcissism may be a ‘normal part of growing up’

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder with severe consequences in ethical behavior — but in social psychology, the trait is seen on a continuum,...

Hall: Descriptive race titles play role in perceptions

Researcher Erika Hall applied some of her personal experiences in deciding on her most recent stream of work. An African-American, she says "socially awkward cocktail...

Hall discusses research on ‘black’ vs. ‘African American’

Assistant Professor of Organization & Management Erika Hall spoke recently with NPR's Bob Garfield on new research suggesting the terms applied to race may play...
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Goizueta professor offers thoughts on improving well-being

Assistant Professor of Organization & Management Emily Bianchi spoke last week on “The Psychology of Well-Being.” Bianchi was this year’s Executive Women of Goizueta...

Recessions can make young workers… happier?

For well-educated graduates who earned their degrees in a recession, rough beginnings often make for a better ending or at least greater satisfaction. This...
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Research points to a more humble generation

  Emily Bianchi, assistant professor of organization and management, says younger employees -- millinneals that experienced the most recent recession -- may be more humble...

Study suggests recession made young workers more humble

As reported on Marketplace: Every generation thinks they're better than the next, and the "you kids get off my lawn" attitude has been particularly tough...
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Coffee With… Emily Bianchi

We still have much to learn about how people perceive their work, says Emily Bianchi, assistant professor of organization and management. Her current research...