maybe he is (or once was) good at the story telling technique of conversational hypnosis to engage the listener's imagination and facilitate a trance state in the listener. .
Underlings ALWAY let the boss blabber on and on and on, all the while smiling, nodding, and wondering “When the hell is he coming up for air? I’ve heard this ridiculous story fifteen times now. I wonder what’s for dinner. Did I forget to feed the dog this morning. I hope he doesn’t crap on my carpet. How can I shave a couple strokes off my golf score? I hope the course is cleaned up soon and we can play.”
How many of us have NOT known such insufferable gasbags in love with themselves? I cannot get far away from them as fast as possible. I hate it when it’s my boss and I can’t flee.