Diverted High Flyers and Frequent Liars: The Dark Side of the Corporate Elite

In the world of business, the term "high flyer" is often used to describe someone who has achieved great success at a young age. These individuals are typically seen as being ambitious, driven, and intelligent. However, a recent study has found that high flyers are also more likely to be involved in unethical behavior, such as lying and cheating.

Diverted: High Flyers and Frequent Liars

by Arjun Appadurai

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The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, found that high flyers were more likely to lie in both their personal and professional lives. They were also more likely to cheat on their taxes and to engage in other forms of unethical behavior.

The researchers believe that the reason for this is that high flyers are often under a great deal of pressure to succeed. They may feel that they need to cut corners in order to achieve their goals. Additionally, high flyers may be more likely to rationalize their unethical behavior by telling themselves that they are "just ng what it takes to get ahead."

The Dark Side of High Flyers

The study's findings are troubling because they suggest that the very people who are most likely to succeed in business are also more likely to be involved in unethical behavior. This has serious implications for the future of the business world.

If the people who are leading our companies are more likely to lie and cheat, then it is likely that our companies will be more corrupt and less ethical. This could have a devastating impact on the economy and on society as a whole.

In addition to the ethical concerns, the study's findings also have implications for the way that we evaluate and promote people in the workplace. If we are not careful, we may be promoting people who are more likely to engage in unethical behavior. This could lead to a culture of corruption and dishonesty in the workplace.

What Can Be Done?

There are a number of things that can be done to address the problem of unethical behavior among high flyers.

First, we need to raise awareness of the issue. Many people are simply unaware of the extent to which unethical behavior is prevalent among high flyers. By raising awareness, we can help to create a culture of integrity in the workplace.

Second, we need to create more opportunities for whistleblowers to come forward. Whistleblowers are people who report unethical behavior to their superiors or to the authorities. They often put their careers and reputations on the line by ng so. We need to create more protections for whistleblowers so that they can speak out without fear of retaliation.

Third, we need to hold high flyers accountable for their behavior. When high flyers engage in unethical behavior, they need to be held accountable for their actions. This may mean firing them, demoting them, or even prosecuting them.

By taking these steps, we can help to create a more ethical workplace and a more just society.

How to Spot a High Flyer

High flyers are often easy to spot. They are typically very ambitious and driven. They are also very intelligent and articulate. They may have a lot of charisma and be able to charm people easily.

However, there are some red flags that you can look for that may indicate that someone is a high flyer who is also likely to engage in unethical behavior.

* They are very focused on their own success. They may be willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means hurting others. * They are not very empathetic. They may not be able to understand or relate to the feelings of others. * They are willing to take risks. They may be willing to take risks that others are not, even if they are not calculated risks. * They are not very ethical. They may be willing to lie, cheat, or steal to get ahead.

If you see these red flags, be cautious when dealing with that person. They may be a high flyer, but they may also be someone who is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means breaking the law or hurting others.

High flyers are often seen as being the future leaders of the business world. However, the recent study from the University of California, Berkeley, has found that high flyers are also more likely to be involved in unethical behavior. This is a troubling finding because it suggests that the very people who are most likely to succeed in business are also more likely to be corrupt.

There are a number of things that can be done to address this problem. We need to raise awareness of the issue, create more opportunities for whistleblowers to come forward, and hold high flyers accountable for their behavior. By taking these steps, we can help to create a more ethical workplace and a more just society.

Diverted: High Flyers and Frequent Liars

by Arjun Appadurai

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	932 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	277 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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