FONGIT:Force with John Antonakis
Tue 23 Sept
|FONGIT HQ
Join us for this in-person lunchtime workshop on how you can leverage verbal charisma in entrepreneurship with Professor John Antonakis
Time & Location
23 Sept 2025, 12:00 – 14:00 CEST
FONGIT HQ, Rte de la Galaise 34, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland
About the event
Entrepreneurship demands a distinctive style of leadership. Charismatic leaders have a rare ability to unite people behind a mission, inspiring them to exceed expectations. Mastering this subtle form of influence involves understanding the psychological triggers that build deep identification and loyalty.
In this session, you’ll learn how to apply verbal charisma to gain buy-in and commitment from key stakeholders. Whether you’re recruiting talent, winning customers, securing investors, or scaling your business, connecting with “the heart” is essential for making your vision resonate.
Prof. Antonakis will share research-backed techniques and real-world examples showing how persuasive leadership drives measurable results across diverse industries. You’ll leave with practical tools you can start applying immediately to rally support and accelerate your venture’s success.
About the speaker:
John Antonakis is Professor of Organizational Behavior in the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne. His research focuses on charisma, predictors of leadership, research methods,…