I don't need a lesson in ignoring fake Charisma, I already have a natural reaction to it and that's called cringing at the embarrassment of the situation.
On a Friday afternoon.
Boss: I have registered you for an advanced interactive JCL course. There are 20 one hour modules. I expect you to have it done in two days.
Me: But who's going to do my work?
Boss: Who said you have to do it at work?