Thirsty (for Knowledge) Thursday Luncheon Featuring Seth Spain – Binghamton

“The Dark Side of Personality and Managerial Careers”

There’s a somewhat paradoxical set of findings that the dark side of personality comes with a silver lining: people displaying these characteristics are often remarkably successful in their careers. Seth focuses on integrating research on managerial behavior, especially contrasting “successful managers” (who are promoted quickly) and “effective managers” (those who lead their teams and accomplish goals), with research on the Dark Triad of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Seth will discuss “lessons” on how to behave to capture the upside of these characteristics while minimizing their long-term liabilities.

Seth is an assistant professor in the School of Management.

The cost to attend is $15/person and includes lunch. Register online to secure your spot.