ReThinking The dark side of charisma
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Oct 15, 2024 
Liz Wiseman, bestselling author and executive coach, teams up with Hazel Jackson, CEO of Biz Group, to unveil the hidden dangers of charisma in leadership. They discuss how excessive charm can manipulate teams and create dependency, emphasizing the need for balance between inspiration and execution. Wiseman shares insights on the importance of critical thinking and fostering collaboration over overshadowing team contributions. The conversation highlights that effective communication and management are essential for genuine leadership success.
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Charisma as a Smokescreen
- Liz Wiseman, at Oracle, relied on charisma to compensate for lack of passion for her work.
- She received feedback criticizing her leadership style as lacking substance.
Charisma vs. Substance
- Charisma can hinder substance by becoming a crutch, leading to neglect of important details.
- Charismatic leaders often prioritize vision over execution, which can lead to "hallucination."
Disruptive Charisma
- The CEO of a gaming company, despite being charismatic, confused his team with constant new ideas.
- The CTO's primary role was to settle the team and maintain focus amidst the CEO's "frenzy."
