#overconfidence

#overconfidence

We often assume that more of a "good" leadership trait is always better. More confidence will inspire, more ambition will motivate, and more authenticity will build trust. But research tells us that's not the full story. Even the best leadership qualities can backfire when taken too far. In management research, Pierce and Aguinis (2013) call this the too-much-of-a-good-thing (TMGT) effect.