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Deeper CEO voices linked to larger companies and higher pay, research finds

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Research indicates that CEOs with deeper voices tend to manage larger companies and earn significantly more than their higher-voiced counterparts. A study found that a lower vocal pitch was associated with managing larger firms and higher annual earnings, with deeper-voiced CEOs also holding their positions longer. While this correlation is not definitively causal, it may stem from a combination of perceived dominance and accumulated leadership experience. This vocal preference extends beyond the corporate world, as voters also tend to favor candidates with deeper voices, potentially contributing to the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses research findings on vocal pitch and CEO success, framed by the example of Elizabeth Holmes.

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Deeper CEO voices linked to larger companies and higher pay, research finds

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Witman ·

    Elizabeth Holmes’ baritone was mocked for years. But research shows CEOs with deeper voices run bigger companies and earn $187,000 more

    As You Can See Everything puts Holmes back in the spotlight, studies of CEOs and voters show why a low register can open doors, and why that bias says nothing about who deserves to lead.

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