Babel Hypothesis

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A hypothesis suggesting that individuals who speak the most or appear busiest in an organizational setting are perceived as having the most leadership potential, regardless of the substance of their contributions.

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Effective leaders aren’t the ones you’d expect: A conversation with historian Martin Gutmann

Effective leaders aren’t the ones you’d expect: A conversation with historian Martin Gutmann

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A hypothesis suggesting that individuals who speak the most or appear busiest in an organizational setting are perceived as having the most leadership potential, regardless of the substance of their contributions.