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The Psychology of Power: Why Good People Become Bad Leaders | Episode 163
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Power is one of the most influential—and dangerous—forces in leadership. In this episode, Ron and Kristin examine how authority affects human behavior, why even good people can make poor leadership decisions, and what history, psychology, and neuroscience teach us about the responsibility that comes with influence.
The discussion explores the famous Stanford Prison Experiment, where ordinary college students were randomly assigned the roles of guards and prisoners. Within days, behavior dramatically changed as authority, environment, and social roles influenced…
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