The Pied Piper’s Tune

This video summarises the article "The Pied Piper's Tune: Under the Spell of Superficial Charm." It examines the destructive impact of narcissistic and psychopathic leaders on individuals and organizations. Narcissistic leaders exhibit grandiosity, hypersensitivity to criticism, and fragile egos, which they defend at others' expense, often leading to their own eventual marginalization. Psychopathic leaders, meanwhile, are marked by superficial charm, impulsive behaviour, callousness, and a profound lack of empathy. They often achieve short-term success but undermine their and their colleagues' careers through reckless actions and eventual implosion. The myths of Achilles, Medea, and the Pied Piper illustrate these traits vividly.