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A First-Rate Madness

8 min read 11 min listen Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

Mental illness isn't a weakness—in crises, leaders with mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder often outperform the 'normal' ones.

You’ll learn

  • Depressive realism sharpens crisis judgment
  • Mania fuels visionary leadership
  • Normalcy can blind leaders to threats
  • Empathy grows from personal suffering