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#85 Bethany McLean: Crafting a Narrative

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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The Charisma Trap: Leadership and Investor Illusions

This chapter explores the influence of charismatic leaders on investors and the public, illustrating how emotional connections can cloud rational decision-making in business. Using case studies like WeWork's Adam Neumann, it highlights the risks of prioritizing charm over sound business practices, while also examining the challenges faced by journalism in maintaining factual integrity amidst the pursuit of engaging narratives.

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