What would Optimus Prime do? A business leadership model

According to new research, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the impact of Saturday morning cartoons. The researchers examine how fantasy-based stories, in particular the popular 1980s cartoon series The Transformers, can shape children’s perceptions of what behaviors are associated with effective leadership. It also could provide a basis for workplace-training programs.

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May 9, 2015 | Categories: Psychology | Tags: autobots, behavioral science, business, decepticons, leadership, optimus prime, problem solving, science, social science, transformers | Leave a comment