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Power Dynamics and the Formation of False Memories in the Workplace

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Here’s how: Coercive Influence : In instances where managers apply pressure or manipulate situations, employees may be influenced to align their recollections with the narrative presented by those in authority. Source : Festinger, L. The balance of power can sway how we remember events, leading to the creation of false memories.

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2013 Compilation

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10 Reasons why Managers are Clueless about Leadership by @greatleadership. Busy vs. Productive : 5 Ways to Focus on the Right Things via @katytynan. Leon Festinger, the social psychologist that coined the term “ cognitive dissonance ” in 1957, makes this observation. Leading, When You Are Not The Leader by @toddbnielsen.

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