Why power is the real problem with your manager | Ep 11 S3

📄 Full research article: https://www.keca.co.uk/articles/colleague-only-difficult-with-you High Machiavellianism in supervisors triggers hostility only when they perceive they have power. Learn how to address this dynamic. A study of 225 teams reveals that supervisors scoring high in Machiavellianism do not act aggressively by default. Instead, their hostile management style is contingent on their perception of power within the organisation. We examine the conditions that allow these individuals to shift from calculated charm to open conflict, providing a clearer view of how authority dynamics influence behaviour. Understanding this specific link between workplace power and aggression is essential for modern organisational psychology. By separating the personality trait from the situational context, we can better identify the triggers that lead to toxic environments. This analysis helps you move past assumptions about leadership behaviour to focus on the structural factors that actually allow hostility to flourish. Subscribe for weekly organisational psychology breakdowns, and let me know in the comments: have you noticed a shift in a supervisor's behaviour when their perceived authority changes? #leadership #workplacepsychology #organisationalpsychology