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PODCAST: Why High-Status Teams Get More Effort (and What Leaders Can Do About It)

Aug 26, 2025, 10:11 by Aaron Bennett
New research reveals that group status within an organization is a major driver of how much effort we put in. In this episode of Research Reverb, Gies Business professor Jeff Lowenstein discusses his work on nested group dynamics, where we explore how our group’s standing (high or low) influences our choices and behaviors at work.

Ever felt extra motivated at work because you were part of a high-status team? Or maybe you’ve found yourself going the extra mile for your company because of the pride you felt for a specific project? New research reveals that group status within an organization is a major driver of how much effort we put in. In this episode of Research Reverb, Gies Business professor Jeff Lowenstein discusses his work on nested group dynamics, where we explore how our group’s standing (high or low) influences our choices and behaviors at work.

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