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Sigal Barsade

Leadership Influence: Controlling Emotional Contagion

Apr 20, 2021
Leadership
North America

In this Nano Tool for Leaders® from Wharton Executive Education, Wharton’s Sigal Barsade offers strategies for enhancing employee performance by managing the emotional contagion that occurs on teams.

Moving the Middle: How to Get More People to Take Vaccines

Mar 15, 2021
Management
North America
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A new study led by experts from Wharton and Penn offers practical suggestions to get those who are hesitant about vaccines off the fence.

Coronavirus: How Emotional Contagion Exacts a Toll

Wharton's Sigal Barsade explains how to stop emotional contagion, which often spreads during major events such as the coronavirus outbreak.

Whither the Ping-pong Table? Which Perks Matter Most to Employees

Oct 22, 2019
Management
North America

Perks can serve as an important signal about a company’s culture and what it stands for -- but they have to be done the right way.

How Feelings and Friendship Factor Into Startup Success (and Failure)

Jul 25, 2019
Management
North America
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A new study from Wharton and City University of London looks at the roles that feelings and friendships play in entrepreneurial ventures, especially when the prospects for success dim.

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