We have all been there. That person who is overbearingly present in meetings and online. It creates a level of fatigue. A feeling of “oh no, not them again!” However I am curious how they live through this experience? Do they truly see themselves as inspiring me and others? The truth is I think they think they do. I don’t think they are trying to be annoying, I am convinced they are trying to be heard, trying to be visible, trying to be.. and maybe therein lies the why.

They are just trying so damn hard ! But do inspirational leaders need to try this hard? Is charisma something to be learnt or copied or a natural quality? What is it that makes me want to listen to some people for hours and it triggers my curiosity and open mind vs being turned off as soon as someone posts or starts to speak? Maybe it’s very personal however I know as soon as there is an Ego involved this will trigger me. If the person tries creating a vision that is not about them…. well, that’s a good start. Remove the self-selling, self-centred part and be genuinely curious about the world and others but there is more than just that. Definitely worth some further reflection… I will be observing and taking notes in the coming weeks for sure!