Ginevra Drinka, PhD
@cascadialeadership.bsky.social
Org psychologist and executive coach taking pictures of flowers and talking about (corporate) psychopathy/dark triad and AI so we can select and develop better leaders. Views my own.
www.cascadialeadershipadvisory.com
www.cascadialeadershipadvisory.com
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Drive and Leadership: Why Drive Predicts Leadership Emergence and Long-Term Success — Ginevra Drinka
Discover why drive—the internal engine that fuels persistence, motivation, and volitional control—is one of the strongest predictors of leadership emergence and leadership success. Learn how drive dif...
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Some leaders seem to have a seemingly bottomless well of energy, while others tend to go with the flow. Why? Learn more about drive - the psychological engine of ambition - so you can leverage it on your team #leadership
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This is slightly out of my normal lane, and I could charge six (hell maybe seven) figure to deliver this message as a consultant, but I’m gonna do it for free. Because I’m ✨enraged✨
People in the think tank/policy/inside the beltway DC world have ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE how mad people are abt Cornell. 🧵
People in the think tank/policy/inside the beltway DC world have ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE how mad people are abt Cornell. 🧵
October 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
This is slightly out of my normal lane, and I could charge six (hell maybe seven) figure to deliver this message as a consultant, but I’m gonna do it for free. Because I’m ✨enraged✨
People in the think tank/policy/inside the beltway DC world have ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE how mad people are abt Cornell. 🧵
People in the think tank/policy/inside the beltway DC world have ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE how mad people are abt Cornell. 🧵
Kittehs ❤️
September 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Kittehs ❤️
Multiple wildlife sightings from the Oregon Coast 💙
September 5, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Multiple wildlife sightings from the Oregon Coast 💙
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grandparents: wisconsin's flag isn't an emoji but imagine four of them here
great grandparents: same afaik
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August 6, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Grandparents: 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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This tracks!
How a year abroad shapes student personality
How a year abroad shapes student personality
Spending a year studying abroad makes college students more agreeable, curious, and less anxious. A recent study tracked students' daily habits and discovered that these momentary behaviors gradually accumulate to shape long-term personality development.
www.psypost.org
August 6, 2026 at 1:26 AM
This tracks!
Fascinating that 🇺🇸 isn’t higher on this list!
Mapping the dark triad: Which countries have the most narcissistic and manipulative populations?
Mapping the dark triad: Which countries have the most narcissistic and manipulative populations?
Are some nations inherently more selfish than others? Global psychological research reveals that dark personality traits vary worldwide, showing strong links between a country's political and economic environment and the minds of its citizens.
www.psypost.org
July 21, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Fascinating that 🇺🇸 isn’t higher on this list!
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We need to change norms around sexual harassment
Yesterday Tessa West spoke up about a sexual harassment complaint she filed against John Jost. Not only is he a senior colleague in the dept of psychology, but he is one of the most prominant figures in the field of social and political psychology.
Yesterday Tessa West spoke up about a sexual harassment complaint she filed against John Jost. Not only is he a senior colleague in the dept of psychology, but he is one of the most prominant figures in the field of social and political psychology.
July 18, 2026 at 8:42 PM
We need to change norms around sexual harassment
Yesterday Tessa West spoke up about a sexual harassment complaint she filed against John Jost. Not only is he a senior colleague in the dept of psychology, but he is one of the most prominant figures in the field of social and political psychology.
Yesterday Tessa West spoke up about a sexual harassment complaint she filed against John Jost. Not only is he a senior colleague in the dept of psychology, but he is one of the most prominant figures in the field of social and political psychology.
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“The whole idea behind it is an experiment of a different way for humans to interrelate with sensitive biological areas and some of the most beautiful places in the world,” said site co-director Duncan Berry.
Oregon’s UNESCO biosphere celebrates 50th anniversary
Scores of people are expected to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Oregon’s only UNESCO biosphere this weekend near Lincoln City.
www.opb.org
July 17, 2026 at 2:22 PM
“The whole idea behind it is an experiment of a different way for humans to interrelate with sensitive biological areas and some of the most beautiful places in the world,” said site co-director Duncan Berry.
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the World Cup final will be between two teams that Cape Verde played even through 90 minutes
July 15, 2026 at 9:07 PM
the World Cup final will be between two teams that Cape Verde played even through 90 minutes
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Can learning to form healthy bonds reduce psychopathic behaviors?
Can learning to form healthy bonds reduce psychopathic behaviors?
While early abuse is a known risk factor for psychopathy, the psychological pathways connecting the two remain murky. New research suggests that an avoidant attachment style acts as a bridge, linking traumatic childhoods to cold, antisocial behaviors in adulthood.
www.psypost.org
July 15, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Can learning to form healthy bonds reduce psychopathic behaviors?
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There’s a thin line between creating a positive sense of urgency and management making their anxiety everybody’s problem.
July 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
There’s a thin line between creating a positive sense of urgency and management making their anxiety everybody’s problem.
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Authoritarianism acts as a psychological bridge for dark personalities, study finds
Authoritarianism acts as a psychological bridge for dark personalities, study finds
People with antagonistic and selfish traits often express their hostility through rigid, authoritarian political beliefs. A new psychological study suggests that strict adherence to rules provides a socially acceptable way for these individuals to assert control over others.
www.psypost.org
June 29, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Authoritarianism acts as a psychological bridge for dark personalities, study finds
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Narcissists have a history with reflecting pools
June 23, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Narcissists have a history with reflecting pools
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Croatia > England
LET'S GO CROATIA!!!
LET'S GO CROATIA!!!
June 17, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Croatia > England
LET'S GO CROATIA!!!
LET'S GO CROATIA!!!
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The quality of your sleep appears to shape your political behavior
The quality of your sleep appears to shape your political behavior
Quality sleep provides the energy necessary to engage in democracy. A new study finds that while rested citizens are more likely to vote, those struggling with sleep disruptions often channel their frustrations into boycotts and protests instead.
www.psypost.org
June 13, 2026 at 12:21 AM
The quality of your sleep appears to shape your political behavior
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Kurt Loder turns 81 today. We are old as fuck.
May 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Kurt Loder turns 81 today. We are old as fuck.
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94% of customer service leaders expect to reduce human support agents due to AI usage.
However 85% are reallocating agent capacity toward higher-value responsibilities that support customer growth, loyalty and long-term efficiency.
This is in stark contrast to layoffs in tech due to AI adoption.
However 85% are reallocating agent capacity toward higher-value responsibilities that support customer growth, loyalty and long-term efficiency.
This is in stark contrast to layoffs in tech due to AI adoption.
AI isn’t causing human CX agent layoffs, Gartner finds
Most businesses use AI to backfill capacity as agents leave, while one-third are cutting staff because of AI.
www.nojitter.com
April 30, 2026 at 1:26 PM
94% of customer service leaders expect to reduce human support agents due to AI usage.
However 85% are reallocating agent capacity toward higher-value responsibilities that support customer growth, loyalty and long-term efficiency.
This is in stark contrast to layoffs in tech due to AI adoption.
However 85% are reallocating agent capacity toward higher-value responsibilities that support customer growth, loyalty and long-term efficiency.
This is in stark contrast to layoffs in tech due to AI adoption.
Can’t get enough 💜
April 25, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Can’t get enough 💜
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I think the top character trait we need in future leaders is humility. Everything else we value flows from that
April 23, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I think the top character trait we need in future leaders is humility. Everything else we value flows from that
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right at this very moment, someone in england is eating tuna and corn— together— on a baked potato
April 21, 2026 at 10:37 AM
right at this very moment, someone in england is eating tuna and corn— together— on a baked potato
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Dudes. As a society we taught young women to walk with keys between their fingers in dark parking lots and to carry pepper spray in their purse.
So yes. I’m asking you to be responsible for the actions of other men. After all, that’s what you’ve asked of women for centuries.
It’s your turn.
So yes. I’m asking you to be responsible for the actions of other men. After all, that’s what you’ve asked of women for centuries.
It’s your turn.
April 19, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Dudes. As a society we taught young women to walk with keys between their fingers in dark parking lots and to carry pepper spray in their purse.
So yes. I’m asking you to be responsible for the actions of other men. After all, that’s what you’ve asked of women for centuries.
It’s your turn.
So yes. I’m asking you to be responsible for the actions of other men. After all, that’s what you’ve asked of women for centuries.
It’s your turn.
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I paid my therapist a zillion dollars to tell me this, so I’m passing it on to anyone else in MN who needs to hear it:
Think of taking time away to recharge not as not doing the work, but as doing quality control for the work. You’re not going to be able to show up to do it well if you’re depleted
Think of taking time away to recharge not as not doing the work, but as doing quality control for the work. You’re not going to be able to show up to do it well if you’re depleted
January 27, 2026 at 11:17 PM
I paid my therapist a zillion dollars to tell me this, so I’m passing it on to anyone else in MN who needs to hear it:
Think of taking time away to recharge not as not doing the work, but as doing quality control for the work. You’re not going to be able to show up to do it well if you’re depleted
Think of taking time away to recharge not as not doing the work, but as doing quality control for the work. You’re not going to be able to show up to do it well if you’re depleted
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Researchers confirm the detrimental effects of psychopathic traits on job performance
Researchers confirm the detrimental effects of psychopathic traits on job performance
A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of Applied Psychology reveals that employees with psychopathic traits tend to exhibit lower task performance and are less likely to help colleagues, while engaging in more counterproductive behaviors.
www.psypost.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Researchers confirm the detrimental effects of psychopathic traits on job performance
As the world becomes more uncertain, I’m guessing neuroticism will continue to increase…
Neuroticism linked to liberal ideology in young Americans, but not older generations
Neuroticism linked to liberal ideology in young Americans, but not older generations
A new study reveals that personality traits like anxiety and irritability are linked to liberal beliefs in young Americans. This association was not found in older cohorts or in international samples outside the United States.
www.psypost.org
January 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
As the world becomes more uncertain, I’m guessing neuroticism will continue to increase…