Chia-Jung Tsay is an assistant professor of organizational behavior at the School of Management, University College London. Her research examines the psychological processes that influence decision making and interpersonal perception, and the role of expertise and nonconscious biases in professional selection and advancement.
Our society is deeply conflicted about the source of excellence. On one hand, we are fascinated with child prodigies. On the other hand, we love a good “overcoming adversity” story.