tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926230.post7920638932675525124..comments2024-03-26T01:57:54.726-04:00Comments on On The Contrary: The Problem of CharismaADDeRabbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11749876612695930184noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926230.post-82587900633394624802012-07-20T06:27:12.736-04:002012-07-20T06:27:12.736-04:00Psychologically, I think the issue is that many ch...Psychologically, I think the issue is that many charismatic rabbis are characterized by a degree of psychopathy. For comparison, see the following description of psychopathy in the corporate environment.<br /><br />'[E]xecutives who display psychopathic tendencies are often charismatic charmers on first meeting, emoting confidence that is rooted in deception, psychologists say. ... Psychopaths are more likely to have shallow, short-term sexual relationships -- often in the workplace -- and are easily bored. They are prone to take risks without concern for the ramifications... Psychopaths are drawn to powerful people and positions. "They like to play head games with people and make good money at it," said Babiak, who coaches executives on dealing with psychopathic colleagues -- and most of his clients are in the financial services industry. "They're not stupid. They can decode what's expected of them and play the part." ... One advantage psychopaths have is they are not swimming in the sea of emotions that color and guide most of our decision-making. "They are cunning and manipulative, and great at engineering situations. Although they don't have emotions themselves, they can create emotional situations. The rest of us don't even realize we're being manipulated until it's too late."'<br /><br />(http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/19/business/psychopath-boss/index.html)Beisrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091613751643079470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926230.post-91053616313032547272012-01-25T05:22:41.737-05:002012-01-25T05:22:41.737-05:00The original comment threads can be viewed here an...The original comment threads can be viewed <a href="http://js-kit.com/api/static/pop_comments?ref=http%3A%2F%2Fadderabbi.blogspot.com%2F&path=%2F7920638932675525124" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://js-kit.com/api/static/pop_comments?ref=http%3A%2F%2Fadderabbi.blogspot.com%2F&path=%2F4264120141068392165" rel="nofollow">here</a>. It got pretty lively!ADDeRabbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140799140529618997noreply@blogger.com