
These types of CEOs tend to think outside the box
Researchers Yungu Kang and David Zhu found that CEOs with unusual names tend to make more unconventional decisions and implement outside-the-box strategies and policies more often.
Researchers Yungu Kang and David Zhu found that CEOs with unusual names tend to make more unconventional decisions and implement outside-the-box strategies and policies more often.
In this story published Sept. 11, 2020, on Ladders:
Studies suggest that individuals with uncommon names tend to have a self-conception of being different from their peers. Although many people may not have the confidence to exhibit how unique they believe themselves to be, CEOs do — they are generally confident individuals.
Latest news
- Leading the movement to fix fast fashion
As a college student, Jennifer Hyman founded a clothing rental service that reimagined how…
- U.S. Department of Labor warns shortages could drive up food prices
Labor shortages could lead to a 10% increase in food prices, explains a W. P.
- The biggest cybersecurity and innovation risks in financial services
Cybersecurity is ranked among executives' top issues, says an ASU information systems researcher…