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Podcast: Curiosity Weekly
Episode: Talkers Are Leaders, DNA Evidence Myth, Thinking Sans Brain
Description: Learn about a key trait in group leaders; why DNA evidence is overrated; and a brainless slime mold that can βthink.β
The "babble hypothesis" of leadership says people who talk more are seen as leaders by Steffie Drucker
Dolan, E. W. (2021, July 17). New study finds people who speak more are more likely to be viewed as leaders. PsyPost; PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/2021/07/new-study-finds-people-who-speak-more-are-more-likely-to-be-viewed-as-leaders-61540Β
MacLaren, N. G., Yammarino, F. J., Dionne, S. D., Sayama, H., Mumford, M. D., Connelly, S., Martin, R. W., Mulhearn, T. J., Todd, E. M., Kulkarni, A., Cao, Y., & Ruark, G. A. (2020). Testing the babble hypothesis: Speak...