Pep Talk

This morning our work group got quite a pep talk from our boss. He expressed how disappointing we all are and that we need to start making more money. He also indirectly threatened to shut down the operation. Then after these (I don't want to call them threats) he asked if we had any ideas, very well knowing that if anyone spoke up with any idea, good or bad, it was almost certain to be violently shot down. All the while we are looking at each other all thinking the same thing, 'is this guy for real?' The answer is of course no. But I find it interesting how a leader can really culture a group dynamic. Some leaders have the ability to inspire by a charismatic personality. Some are so good at what they do that you feel compelled to listen to and follow them. Others treat their team so poorly that they actually unite their team by a shared dislike for the leader. Perhaps this is the reason that centuries ago humans started to organize their societies by electing leaders instead of just follow the most ruthless of the pack.