Transgressive leaders enjoy growing popularity. Synthesizing recent evidence, I propose that (i) such leaders are appealing not despite their transgressive behavior, but because of it, and (ii) this appeal hinges on perceived benefits emanating from their transgressions. This analysis points to new strategies for curtailing transgressive leaders. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Abstract A fundamental challenge in the cognitive sciences is discovering the dynamics that govern behavior. Take the example of spoken language, which is characterized by a highly variable and complex set of physical movements that map onto the small set of cognitive units that comprise language. What are the fundamental dynamical principles behind the movements […]

Abstract Conversational partners align the meanings of their words over the course of interaction to coordinate and communicate. One process of alignment is lexical entrainment, whereby partners mirror and abbreviate their word usage to converge on shared terms for referents relevant to the conversation. However, lexical entrainment may result in inefficient mimicry that does not […]