LinkedIn's Latest: Where Leadership Buzzwords Go to Die
Confidential posted on LinkedIn
Verdict
'Real leadership takes some ego control' is a beleaguered phrase that’s about as fresh as unsalted oatmeal. This post, ironically saturated with 'empty profundity,' offers timeless advice such as 'leadership is not about control,' yet somehow manages to say absolutely nothing new. The borrowed authority comes galloping in with commenters flexing their 38 years of experience like battle-hardened war stories told over a LinkedIn campfire, all while trying their best to sound both humble and sage-like. A special mention goes to the cliche carnival where 'talent hires talent, ego hires followers' almost made me doze off mid-scroll. This is not so much a discourse on effective leadership as it is an exercise in seeing how many times one can spin the same banal yarn.
Comments reflect a mix of self-aggrandizement and modesty, particularly in claims about leadership experience.
Several commenters reference their extensive experience, using it as a crutch for their opinions.
'Leadership is not about control' is an example of vague wisdom without actionable insight.
While promoting teamwork, many comments still echo a hierarchical mindset.
There are multiple instances where users promote their own experiences as validations.
'Real leadership takes some ego control' epitomizes the overused phrases found throughout the discussion.