India, July 21 -- A US-based co-founder found himself at the centre of internet ridicule after turning an awkward personal anecdote into a viral LinkedIn post about leadership. Anthony Karls, President of Rocket Clicks and co-founder of Sterling Lawyers LLC, shared a bizarre story about wetting the bed on his honeymoon. In the viral post, the founder recounted how a spicy crab soup and dehydration after a CrossFit session led to him waking up in a puddle next to his new wife. The founder used the story to share a lesson in leadership. "That moment taught me something crucial: you don't need to take yourself too seriously," he said.

In his post, he tried to link bed-wetting to boardroom bravery. "The leaders who last are the ones who can ...