The Charisma Myth

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I’ve met many charismatic people over more than 30 years as a consultant and executive.

Some have been leaders. But not all. And yet, leadership is so often conflated with charisma, I’d say it’s one of its greatest myths.

In my last post, I wrote about my college buddy Tim, who possessed almost superhuman people skills. To know the guy was to love him. When you talked to Tim, he was one of those rare people who made you feel like you were the only person in the room.

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