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Expert Talk: The Psychology of Power

Thu 08.10.26

Why Power Changes People – and How Responsible Leadership Succeeds


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Book cover titled "Inside Influence: The Psychology of Power in Human Life" shows a person pointing at a group of silhouettes.

Expert Talk: The Psychology of Power
Why Power Changes People – and How Responsible Leadership Succeeds

Power shapes decisions, careers, and organisations — but what does it actually do to the people who hold it?

Join award-winning psychologist and leadership researcher Prof. Dr. Carsten C. Schermuly for a keynote on the psychology of power, influence, and responsible leadership — grounded in the latest findings from psychology and neuroscience.

You'll discover:

  • Why some people rise to positions of influence
  • How power changes thinking, decision-making, and behaviour
  • Why even well-intentioned leaders can lose perspective
  • How organisations can build healthier, more responsible leadership cultures

Who it's for
Students • Alumni • Business Partners • Professionals — across all disciplines and industries 

What you'll take away

  • A clearer understanding of how power shapes decisions and behaviour
  • The ability to recognise common leadership pitfalls
  • Practical ideas for building healthier organisations
  • The chance to network with students, alumni, and industry professionals

🎁 Giveaway: Win the Book
Register for the event and you could win a free copy of Inside Influence — the book behind Prof. Schermuly's keynote. The winner will be drawn at random from all registrations.

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Links to the Book:

Korean | English | German