The leadership literature is replete with admonitions that successful leadership requires confidence. While that may be true, striving for greater confidence runs the risk of overconfidence. Overconfident leaders put themselves, their teams, and their organizations at risk. There are reasons to be skeptical that greater confidence improves performance, and substantial reasons to worry that greater confidence can undermine preparation. This article offers suggestions to avoid being fooled by overconfident charlatans. It also offers strategies for wise and honest leaders who would like to be both confident and truthful.

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完全自信的领导

领导力文献充斥着成功的领导力需要信心的警告。虽然这可能是正确的，但争取更大的信心却会带来过度自信的风险。过度自信的领导者会使自己，团队和组织面临风险。有理由怀疑更大的信心会提高绩效，而有充分的理由担心更大的信心会破坏准备。本文提供了一些建议，以免被过分自信的骗子所欺骗。它还为希望自信和诚实的明智和诚实的领导人提供了策略。