One striking thing about Powell, in person, is that he triggers a visceral response because he projects an image not just of accomplishment but of great moral character. This sort of charisma is explored in Marvin Zonis's Inner Game of Work column. Zonis says charisma provides the emotional underpinning of leadership. Do that for me, and I'll pay you this. Zonis proposes a number of psychologically proven techniques for honing our leadership potential.
Executives have to understand the landscape if they're to lead their troops in the right direction.
In the CEO User's Guide , Mel Bergstein says, though, that many executives are making a crucial mistake. He shows why the distinction is so important for senior executives who are trying to figure out what battles to fight. He then explains how to understand the difference. Leadership is tested every day, and two features show how current chief executives have handled their challenges differently. I hope you find this issue half as thought-provoking as I have.