Why optimism may not be enough to carry us through times of crisis

Get the Full StoryIf leaders optimism and confidence matter more during a crisis than their actual talent and competence, shouldn t we encourage leaders to fake positivity?

Few suggestions seem more logical during a crisis than the idea that leaders ought to exude a sense of confidence and optimism. As Napoleon famously noted, A leader is a dealer in hope. The last thing people want when they face extreme adversity and need calming down is to see their leaders worry, stress, or melt down. Yet it seems reasonable to question whether displays of optimism are actually beneficial, or whether other, more critical attributes that coexist with optimism are more useful.Read Full Story

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