Friday, January 20, 2017
Power Corrupts Perspective
Those who are hoping Donald Trump will become a different, more inclusive President are likely to be disappointed, according to behavioral research.. The article states the situation clearly:
"Power reveals individuals' true intentions and leads to them being less willing to take others’ perspectives."
If Trump is close minded now, he is likely to remain that way for his four years? His combativeness is likely to remain and become worse. His self-referential ego is unlikely to change. It will be interesting to hear his inauguration speech. What can he say to wipe out the negative feelings of almost half of America? Can he control himself in the face of protesters? Trump is shaping up to be a PR case study in disastrous communications and action. The ironic part is that he isn't aware of it, as far as anyone can tell. He knows he is right and that is all that matters.
"Power reveals individuals' true intentions and leads to them being less willing to take others’ perspectives."
If Trump is close minded now, he is likely to remain that way for his four years? His combativeness is likely to remain and become worse. His self-referential ego is unlikely to change. It will be interesting to hear his inauguration speech. What can he say to wipe out the negative feelings of almost half of America? Can he control himself in the face of protesters? Trump is shaping up to be a PR case study in disastrous communications and action. The ironic part is that he isn't aware of it, as far as anyone can tell. He knows he is right and that is all that matters.
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