Hype is a danger to leadership because it can become organisational doublespeak – sounding excited becomes compulsory regardless of results.
Hype is no substitute for strategy. In fact talking it up can obscure the reality that nothing is happening. #faithnotfake
There’s a place for speaking positively about what will happen to create an atmosphere of expectation and enthusiasm. But a wise leader will be careful will be as ruthless with reality as he or she is passionate about the cause. #mindtherealitygap
Peter A Hallett