What if leadership isn't assigned, but awakened? In this fast-paced, practice-forward session, Dr. Michael Camire introduces The Igétetropic Effect, a groundbreaking framework grounded in industrial-organizational and positive psychology. This theory proposes that humans are naturally inclined to step into leadership roles when certain social, emotional, and contextual cues are present. Leadership, in this view, is less about hierarchy and more about attunement, action, and shared responsibility.
Drawing on examples from his book The Igétetropic Effect, Dr. Camire blends scientific insight with stories from organizations where leadership emerges organically. Attendees will explore how this effect can be seen in high-performing teams, during crises, and in inclusive workplaces, and how organizations can activate it intentionally.
This session includes a brief interactive moment to surface personal experiences of emergent leadership and leaves applied psychologists with tools to recognize, nurture, and design for everyday leadership in their work with clients, teams, and systems.