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3 reasons people with power are more likely to make bad decisions

  • Written by Daniel de Zilva, Risk Culture Expert, Macquarie University
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The AFR Magazine’s annual power issue, ranking Australia’s most powerful people in politics, business and professions, always makes for some interesting discussions.

This year, for the first time since it began in 2000, the prime minister has been pushed out of top spot. Thanks to the pandemic Scott Morrison is in second...

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