How Trash-talking Affects Performance
- Jul 5, 2017
- 12:53
- Full Episode
Trash-talking is fairly commonplace, whether in sports, business or elsewhere. But how does it affect the targets of these insults? Wharton research has some surprising findings. More: http://knlg.net/2thqIKT 📂 Management;Human Resources 🏷️ Research
Brief Summary
Wharton professors discuss the effects of trash-talking in competitive environments and workplaces, revealing its motivational and detrimental impacts.
Key points
- Richard Branson's Bold Move. Richard Branson used a blimp to trash-talk British Airways during the London Eye construction.
- The Power of Trash-Talking. Trash-talking can motivate competitors, but it also has disruptive effects on creativity.
Episode highlights
- Richard Branson's Bold MoveRichard Branson used a blimp to trash-talk British Airways during the London Eye construction.“Be a can't get it up!”1:53Jul 5, 2017
- The Power of Trash-TalkingTrash-talking can motivate competitors, but it also has disruptive effects on creativity.“Targets of trash-talking become very motivated and increase their effort.”5:50Jul 5, 2017
