"By moralisation we mean the attribution of a high moral value to the love of work, and the concomitant moral devaluation of lack of love. This moralisation is dangerous. We can feel guilty for not loving our work." Read here the latest opinion article...
"Leadership behaviour is crucial. Often, maintaining your own silence is the best way for a leader to create space so that those they lead don't fall into silence, but rather express their voice. If a leader genuinely wants to stimulate the expression of...
"The fact that a political leader tells ‘hard truths’ and appears to be authentic is of little relevance when it comes to gauging their genuine concern for the needs and interests of citizens." Read here the full article by Arménio Rego , Full Professor...
"It is our daily responsibility to cherish values such as respect for difference and freedom of expression; to combat post-truth; to unmask opportunistic populists who even use the name of God to moralise hatred. Above all, it is our responsibility to...
The most recent opinion piece by Arménio Rego, Full Professor and Director of Lead.Lab at Católica Porto Business School, delves into ethical failures in leadership and explores why corporate leaders, among others, may adopt unethical behaviour. "A...
"This is a slippery area, full of ageist stereotypes and prejudices. But, whatever Biden's actual cognitive abilities may be, the concerns seem legitimate and pertinent to me. There are serious risks that Biden's profile could facilitate Trump's victory...
"We tend to think that progression within organisations is dictated by abilities, competencies, performance, and results. However, the mental framework in which decision-makers operate and the organisational culture itself are tainted by preferences,...
"If we believe the world is fair but observe grave injustices, we need to remove this dissonance from our minds. One possible way would be to change the belief. However, as mentioned earlier, it tends to persist despite the facts. And, since we are not...
"The authentic leader, by stating what they think without beating around the bush, inspires our confidence. When our leader is honest with us, we feel encouraged to respond with frankness. Is this exactly what happens, as I imagined? It is not. For two...
«"Diversity, equity, inclusion". "Social responsibility". "Management for sustainability". "ESG objectives". "Management with purpose". "Goals for sustainable development". While these fashionable expressions are spread far and wide, thousands and...