I went for a walk around Lago di Albano (near Rome) this past weekend and was thinking about how there are two things we do in life: First, we choose how we want to live. Second, we live with what we choose. I was reflecting on how I’ve made some choices in my life that […]
Read MoreThis is Part One of a three-part series. People used to believe that when we start to compete in any sport or game, such as football, chess or hang gliding, we compare ourselves with the masters of the game in order to give ourselves something ambitious to aim toward. Until Leon Festinger came along. Be Good, […]
Read MoreYou don’t have to search very far to discover examples of narcissism. Whether it’s yet another person in the Great Resignation refusing to return to the office and work for an arrogant supervisor, or the guy sitting next to you on the plane upbraiding the flight attendant because his seat won’t recline, or even the […]
Read MoreRead Dr. Silard’s latest on narcissism in leadership in Psychology Today, here.
Read MoreLike most of you reading this article, I was initially dismayed and stunned by the Slap Heard Around the World at the Oscar awards ceremony this year. As someone who studies the motivations of leaders and how they influence the people they lead, upon further reflection my surprise gradually ebbed away. In this article, I’ll […]
Read MoreWhat happens when a leader begins to feel larger than life? Read Anthony Silard’s latest in Psychology Today, here.
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