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Mimetic Theory in Leadership and Emergency Management

Understanding Influence and Decision-Making

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Daniel Scott
Feb 19, 2025
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Leadership is often seen as a function of strategy, experience, and decisiveness. However, beneath the decision-making surface lies a powerful, frequently unconscious force—Mimetic Theory. Developed by philosopher René Girard, this theory suggests that human desire is not entirely self-generated; instead, it is shaped by observing and imitating the desi…

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