Charismatic Leadership and Personality Cults: Fun While They Last

Not everyone blessed with abundant gifts, and charm has that hard to define “IT” factor – a magnetic force that draws every eye in the room. In the business world, truly charismatic leadership is rare and while it can be exciting to be around, it’s not always as it appears or what it’s cracked up to be, and unlike in the performing arts or politics, it’s seldom a sustainable formula for business success. (Click here for the #evolve column on which this is based.)