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How Executive Worship Murders Your Success
https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/how-executive-worship-murders-your-success
Episode 43 of the Faithful on the Clock challenges the popular practice of executive worship. Find out what this habit is and how breaking it can boost your career.
Timestamps:
[00:05] - Intro
[00:32] - A post online by a woman made me wonder why we have some executives that are simultaneously worshipped on pedestals (really popular) but also hated in other circles.
[01:24] - Many executives want shortcuts to success because of cultural constructs and look at people like Jeff Bezos as proof a shortcut or copying the exceptions can work.
[02:26] - It’s normal to want someone to look up to, but we’ve also been conditioned to believe in versions of the great man theory.
[04:22] - The great man theory is problematic because it puts people on a pedestal even though new research shows people become more likable if they are flawed and, subsequently, relatable (the pratfall effect).
[05:18] - A study involving the accomplishments of famous scientists demonstrated the pratfall effect.
[06:17] - The business world is aware of the pratfall effect, but there is a clash between pratfall and great man that’s very confusing for workers. Workers are fed up with the “perfect” examples offered that contradict pratfall, especially as leaders stress the need for authenticity.
[08:06] - Executive worship holds you back because it forces you to focus on someone you can’t even relate to. The antidote is to find leaders in your own community who can give you time and who understand you.
[09:02] - Dr. Anne Bradley honed in on Romans 15:1-2 to show the characteristics of a real hero.
[09:32] - Asking yourself questions based on Romans 15:1-2 can help you filter mentor choices and find a better match. The mentors who are ideal are the ones who set their ego aside and chose to help others in empathy.
[11:15] - Everyone praised Goliath, but David ended up defeating him. Look for the Davids you can follow, or be one yourself.
[12:26] - Prayer
[13:00] - Outro/What’s coming up next
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