Deception and Success: Men vs. Women in the Workplace

What is the first solution proposed to improve the quality of leaders?

Focusing on intuition and instincts during job interviews
Following the signs and looking for confident, narcissistic, and charismatic individuals
Lowering the standards when selecting female leaders
Promoting individuals into leadership based on competence, humility, and integrity (correct)

What is a common error when selecting leaders?

Ignoring intuition and instincts
Relying heavily on scientific studies
Elevating standards for male leaders
Projecting biases and prejudices during job interviews (correct)

What is compared to intuition in the text?

Sense of humor (correct)
Narcissism
Leadership qualities
Charisma

Why does the text advise against asking women to behave more like incompetent men?

To prevent women from leaning in without talent to back it up (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as a way to improve the competence level of leaders?

Improving personal competence for judging and selecting leaders (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text propose to help more women get to leadership positions?

By not lowering standards for selecting female leaders (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why men are more likely to succeed in their careers according to the speaker?

They are typically more deceived about their talents than women. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the speaker mention that being unaware of one's limitations increases the probability of becoming a boss?

To suggest that self-deception can lead to career advancement. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker reveal about the under-representation of women in leadership roles?

It is a universal issue except for Iceland. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker describe their role as an organizational psychologist?

Using science and technology to predict human behavior at work. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key areas that fascinates the speaker in relation to gender and leadership?

The influence of gender and personality on leadership choices. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the speaker mention that most leaders are incompetent as a bigger problem?

To highlight the lack of leadership qualities in most leaders. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the text provides for many leaders having negative effects on their followers?

Inability to distinguish between confidence and competence (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do many people perceive confident individuals as having more potential for leadership?

They are charismatic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned in the text as a significant factor for the rise of incompetent male leaders?

Love for narcissistic individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the best leaders in contrast to charismatic leaders?

Humble and boring (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about our admiration for narcissistic individuals?

It is rising due to our own narcissism (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases reflects the text's stance on leadership advice that nurtures narcissism?

"Love yourself no matter what!" (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about leaders who see leadership as an entitlement?

They lack integrity and indulge in reckless risks (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do the best leaders manage their narcissism?

By caring about others and their reputation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the allure of charismatic leaders?

It often leads to ineffectiveness in leadership roles (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe leaders who lack empathy and self-control?

Arrogant and self-absorbed (B) Signup and view all the answers