Nice guys may not finish first, says research at Stanford Graduate School of Business. In fact, taking care of others in your group and even taking care of outsiders may reduce a nice guy's chance of becoming a leader
Typically regarded as a common virtue, generosity can also be a sign of weakness for leaders, according to a new study.
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