Lie of Leadership

Uncover the dark truths behind leadership that many ignore. This episode reveals how narcissists, Machiavellians, and sociopaths manipulate their way to the top—and why organizations often reward dangerous traits rather than challenge them. Most leadership pitfalls aren’t about bad people—they’re about systems that elevate the wrong traits. Robert Maxwell’s infamous rise and fall exemplifies how t...

The conversation delves into the impact of the documentary 'Dirty Business' on environmental issues, the concept of duty of candor and reputational concern, organizational failures, incompetence, lack of purpose, leadership, trust, privatization, leadership models, hypocrisy, autocratic leadership, governance, low trust environment, individual dominance, tech barons, lack of duty of care, feedback...

The conversation between Howard and Robert delves into the complexities of modern leadership, highlighting the illusion of the perfect leader, the challenges of contextual agility, and the importance of strategic thinking and long-term planning. It also explores the concept of collective intelligence, talent management, and the evolving nature of leadership in a rapidly changing world. Takeaways L...