Tag: Politicians

Lessons for the country’s future

‘A code of conduct for politicians is like trying to teach a pig to sing opera’

Many years beyond the average American retirement age, politicians vie for power and influence. Their constituents tend to prefer they step back and pass the torch to younger

Those who seek power for the sake of power are less attracted to high office when more people get a say

By Sada Reddi

Foods for Thought

The public expects transparency about politicians’ earnings, but it’s not the only area where elite groups have an advantage

  Social influencers vie for public attention in a crowded market place. This makes the bold and the ruthless even more likely to opt for strategic dishonesty if

  Whereas most service workers might seek peer support for the psychological pressures of their job, such choices are risky in the game of politics

  Why companies (and political parties) should screen leadership candidates for psychopathy and narcissism

  New research shows politicians experience high levels of emotional labour, which not only falls more heavily on women but also impacts their mental wellbeing

It is never too early to pull on the alarm bells since there is a prevailing impression that the strains on our democratic institutions are being tested on