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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: ISU researcher deflates power posing claims

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Beware, boardroom superheroes everywhere! Striking a power pose before an important meeting or interview is not going to boost your confidence or make you feel more powerful, says an Iowa State University researcher. The idea of prepping for a meeting in a power pose stance like Wonder Woman or Superman took flight after a 2010 study reported that people who adopted an expansive physical pose felt more powerful and willing to take risks. Marcus Credé, an associate professor of psychology at ISU, reviewed nearly 40 studies on the topic and found that not a single one supports the claims that power posing works. He also identified a significant flaw in the research — but it doesn’t involve kryptonite. You can find the article here.