Post by David Grosse

A Vennigma I’m fascinated by the psychology behind powerful people, and those in their support structures, who make statements that can quickly and easily be proven as false. And what allows those who support them to believe these bold assertions, despite the evidence of their own eyes. ·      He doesn’t use the word enigma ·      He doesn’t draw ·      He doesn’t sweat A 60 second google reveals plentiful evidence of enigmatic presidential drawing, and princely sweating. Lies that launch a thousand memes. OK, the examples quoted are salacious. But in the same week President Trump flirts with firing  the Federal Reserve Chair, an act that could have severe economic ramifications. “I was surprised he was appointed. I was surprised, frankly, that Biden put him in and extended him, but they did.” Trump appointed Jerome Powell in November 2017. Is there a “tipping point” for leaders and organizations, when the scales fall from eyes, and the gravity of truth brings it all back to earth? Key questions for democracy, organizations and life. #psychology