High self-monitors: a chameleon, a magnet, a leader

A recent study has shown that high self-monitors – people who easily adjust their attitudes and behaviours to the social situation – tend to emerge as leaders naturally. Yet, low self-monitors – those who are consistent in attitudes and behaviours regardless of the environment – are often placed in...

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Main Author: Knowledge@SMU
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Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2009
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Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/ksmu/264
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1263&context=ksmu
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Institution: Singapore Management University
Language: English
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Summary:A recent study has shown that high self-monitors – people who easily adjust their attitudes and behaviours to the social situation – tend to emerge as leaders naturally. Yet, low self-monitors – those who are consistent in attitudes and behaviours regardless of the environment – are often placed in positions of authority. Martin Kilduff, a management professor at the University of Cambridge examines the abilities of an emerging breed of leaders; the high self-monitors.