Rethinking: PERMA-Lead – Why Leadership Requires a Radical Shift in Perspective

„Engaged teams outperform managed ones.“

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Leadership has evolved significantly over the past decades, yet one paradigm stubbornly persists: the belief that leadership is primarily about control, setting targets, and incentivising performance. PERMA-Lead, a concept derived from Martin Seligman’s PERMA model of well-being, is often misinterpreted as a soft, almost therapeutic leadership approach designed merely to create a pleasant work environment. However, this perception constitutes one of the greatest misunderstandings surrounding PERMA-Lead – and underscores the urgent necessity for a profound rethinking.

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