Charismatic leaders don' t get bogged down in detail. It is only if you are truly charismatic that you can develop an obsession with newts, like London mayoral hopeful Ken Livingstone. Turn resolutions into reality Staying yourself Survive as a rebel Dress impeccably and wear the outward trappings of conformity. Many a rebel or spy goes undetected for years under the camouflage of bringing sandwiches into the office for lunch, joining the Womens Institute or wearing sensible clothes. Understand that you have to impose control, especially if you have a large group of potentially disgruntled people in front of you.
Group psychology is completely different from the more rational, measured responses of individuals.
Tell if you face the axe Observe the appearance and bearing of your chief executive. Most get depressed at the thought of laying off staff.