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Welcome to the archive. Here you'll find articles on the psychology of Leadership. These articles are written by me, Larry G. Maguire. I'm a psychologist and lecturer in organisational psychology and the content here is developed from established theory and learnings from decades of research. Subscribe to receive new articles, or learn more about this work.

Dual Process Thinking In Peak Performance

23 March 2025 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 5 MINUTES

Daniel Kahneman Systems Thinking

Dual-process thinking is a fundamental concept that explains how our minds process information and make decisions through two distinct systems. Understanding this concept of mind can help us develop …

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The Mere Exposure Effect: How Unconscious Forces Shape Your Decisions

1 October 2024 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 9 MINUTES

The Mere Exposure Effect

Psychological research has shown that forces beyond the reach of our conscious minds shape how we perceive ourselves and others, how we react to events, and, generally, how we perceive the world. One …

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Maccoby on Narcissistic Leadership

1 November 2023 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 30 MINUTES

Maccoby Narcissistic Leadership

Narcissistic Leadership is a phenomenon in management said to reflect an unhealthy self-obsession, often at the expense of others. According to Seth Rosenthal , it is an aspect of personality …

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The Dark Side of Goal Setting

25 August 2023 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 15 MINUTES

The dark side of goal setting

Goal setting is applied almost everywhere human beings work and play, in all work and life domains. It has been that way for a long time, and you’ll find very few voices countering its elite status. …

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Transactional Leadership: Why Brutes Become Bosses

13 May 2023 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 8 MINUTES

Transactional Leadership Transformational Leadership

Transactional Leadership is outcome-based. It is concerned with the end product rather than the process, and as such, it tends to find itself at odds with the outcome when it doesn't fit the …

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A Failure To Communicate

21 April 2023 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 3 MINUTES

Failure to communicate

I agree with the first part.A failure to communicate is the basis for all relationship breakdowns - in families, romantic relationships, at work - you name it. If it's not working out, it's because we …

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What Is Executive Coaching And How Can It Help Your Career?

25 February 2023 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 14 MINUTES

Executive Coaching

What is executive coaching and how can it help you progress in your career? In this article, you will learn what executive coaching is, and how it can help those in leadership positions obtain a …

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EP009 The Ugly Face of Unethical Leadership

24 April 2022 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 17 MINUTES

Peak Performer Podcast Episode Image

In this article, we will explore the phenomenon of unethical leadership. Why do oil drilling firms dump production waste in the Amazon? Why do airline manufacturers hide potentially catastrophic …

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