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Secrets of Magnetic Leadership

Fake charisma is warts sprinkled with glitter. It disguises incompetence. Glitter hides bullies with manners. You don’t need a magnetic personality to make work compelling. Fake magnatism: Look at me. Theranos and the… Continue reading →

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Overcoming the Seduction of Charisma

Charismatic leaders are bigger than life. You aren’t one of them. Very few leaders move people through charisma, personality, and up front skills. It’s not likely you have enough charisma to lead through… Continue reading →