# The HiPPO

*Tom Geraghty · Power*

Examines the HiPPO effect — Highest Paid Person's Opinion — as a specific instance of authority bias suppressing better information. Shows how positional status can override expertise, even in casual interactions, with a CEO story as a concrete illustration.

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- [Watermelon Effect](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/the-watermelon-effect-and-greenwashing.md)
- [Barriers to PS](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/barriers-to-psychological-safety.md)
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