Self-determination theory holds that the intrinsic and extrinsic content of people's aspirations
differentially affect their wellness. An evidence base spanning nearly 30 years indicates that …

We explore the structure and content of developmental networks depicted in 62 National
Baseball Hall of Fame induction speeches to identify which developers and what support …

E-mentoring offers an alternative way to connect individuals with mentors. In my work here,
management students were paired with working professionals for a semester to ask …

The aim of this article is to unravel the gendered practices in ambition and challenge the
hegemonic masculinity within it. Our findings are based on a qualitative study using focus …

Abstract Goal contents theory (Kasser & Ryan, 1993, 1996, 2001; Ryan & Deci, 2017) holds
that intrinsic life goals (personal growth, relationships, community giving, and health) and …

Digital piracy of DVDs, software, and music is a prevalent behavior worldwide and has
significant financial and social costs for society. Yet legal remedies and technological ways …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to identify key developmental relationships for career‐
spanning success and to examine relational models and support expectations associated …

Communication is regarded as one of the “must have” ingredient to success. Smooth and
fluid communication increases societal support and adaptive capability to develop and …

Though a common term, ambition is a multifaceted concept that is vastly under researched
despite it being labeled necessary for success in the workplace. Of even greater irony is that …

This paper incorporates insights from organizational identity and identification, social
network research and post-merger integration to explore factors influencing employees' …