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The dark side of charisma

Worklife with Adam Grant

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The Double-Edged Sword of Charismatic Leadership

This chapter examines the intricate nature of charisma in leadership, focusing on its potential to foster blind loyalty and stifle critical thinking. It contrasts the fleeting emotional highs provided by charismatic leaders with the risks of dependency and manipulation, emphasizing the need for a balance between charisma and genuine substance.

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