Are Leaders Born or Forged in Fire? (Warren G. Bennis, Robert J. Thomas)

We are obsessed with the myth of the natural-born leader. But what if the greatest leaders in modern history weren't born—what if they were forged in the fire of their own making? In today's briefing, we explore the groundbreaking research from 'Geeks and Geezers' by leadership pioneers Warren G. Bennis and Robert J. Thomas. Discover why your darkest chapters might be the exact 'crucible' needed to forge your ultimate leadership armor, and learn the biological secret of 'neoteny' that keeps top CEOs from becoming obsolete.Ready to audit your own defining moments and learn how Satya Nadella used this exact playbook to save Microsoft? Upgrade to Momentum Premium for the full 20-minute deep dive, complete with actionable frameworks to synthesize resilience with relentless curiosity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!