The Most Powerful Skill Every Leader Should Have

Are we done with smart leaders?

Are we done with smart leaders?

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Why is there such a lack of wisdom in today’s leaders?

Emannuel Macron told May to reconsider Brexit amid fears that England’s departure can create more damage than good. World leaders laughed at Donald Trump as he bragged about his achievements. Steve Jobs’ (unrecognized) daughter portrays Apple’s co-founder as a rotten person. The Kavanaugh hearing became a grotesque display of irrational behavior.

Our society is suffering from the heroic leadership syndrome — we over-glorify leaders who exude charisma. We admire leaders who are smart, self-centered, and charismatic.

As Keith Yamashita, founder of SYPartners said: “We tend to value individuals — soloists — and all eyes are focused on the hero. A much better way to look at the world is that every team is an ensemble; it’s through the connection and combination of people’s talents, that the best work is done.”

I’m not here to challenge the qualifications of the people mention…