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Successful CEOs inspire followership through lovability, not just likability
  • Lovability (the 'L' in LOCK) means people would crawl across broken glass to work for them
  • Examples include Steve Jobs who inspired despite being rough-edged
  • Contrasts with traditional charisma; more about creating gravitational pull
  • Measured by whether young talent would enthusiastically join their team
Brian HalliganLenny's Podcast00:17:17

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“Could I envision a 28-year-old me graduating from business school going to work for this person? Would I crawl across broken glass?” — Brian Halligan
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“Steve Jobs, you would say, is kind of rough and maybe not lovable, but he would inspire followership” — Brian Halligan

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The LOCK(S) Algorithm for CEO Success

Brian shares his framework for evaluating successful CEOs, emphasizing lovability, obsession, chip-on-shoulder mentality, deep knowledge, and being a perpetual student. This reflects the evolving nature of leadership in fast-moving industries.

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