Adam Grant
Coverage of Adam Grant in the Nexus archive.
- Boffins peg narcissistic leadership as the real driver behind 'return to office' demands
A study by Professor Adam Grant and colleagues suggests narcissistic leaders resist remote work to maintain authority and status, framing 'return to office' demands as a power play rather than a productivity measure. The research, involving Fortune 500 leaders, claims remote work opposition stems from a desire for reverence and control, not collaboration or culture.
- A 6 year study shows which CEOs are pushing RTO mandates: The ones with the biggest egos
A six-year Wharton study found that CEO narcissism, measured through behavioral proxies like signature size and photo dimensions in annual reports, correlates with opposition to remote work and preference for return-to-office mandates. The research suggests ego-driven leaders prioritize power and status, potentially overlooking employee preferences for flexible work arrangements.
- Fortune 500 bosses demanding staff return to the office share one trait: narcissism, research finds
A study found that Fortune 500 CEOs resistant to remote work tend to exhibit narcissistic traits. Researchers linked leader narcissism to a preference for in-person interactions, which allow leaders to assert power and attention more effectively. The study analyzed CEO pay packages, signature sizes, and photo sizes in company reports as proxies for narcissism.