Numerous works of practical psychology urges to form positive thinking and have a positive language, sometimes proving … effects, contrary to popular belief. Although we are promoters of positive language, we propose that, by means of this article … that can define the context in which positive language has its undesirable consequences. For example, although the praise …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present empirical evidence for the use of narrative to deliver bad news … narrative by senior leadership to convey corporate strategy, to a different leadership challenge and further explicate a model … for understanding the effectiveness of narrative as a leadership communication tool. Design/methodology/approach – The …