Do We Even Need Leaders?

How societies have functioned without leaders, including leaderless megacities that survived over 800 years.Topics covered include:Is geopolitics more like chess or pokerWhy analysts think Putin will soon agree to a settlement with UkraineDo most development occur from the top-down or bottom-upWhat are some examples of leaderless societies and organizationsHow social capital and enforcement mechanisms allow the world to function without leaders telling everyone what to doHow companies are struggling with the workplace of the future and the role of leadershipWhy do we need more leadership and fewer bossesThanks to Mint Mobile and Policygenius for sponsoring the episode.For more information on this episode click here.Show NotesThe Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century by George FriedmanThinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie DukePossible Outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian War and China’s Choice—U.S.-China Perception MonitorWhy Is Leadership Important? by Eric Beato—Babson Thought & ActionDo We Need Leaders? by Jimmy Guterman_Harvard Business Review Home3 Reasons Why We Need Leaders—Jonathan SandlingIf We’re All Talented People, Why Do We Still Need a Leader? by Angelina Phebus—LifehackTrust, Associational Life and Economic Performance by Stephen KnackIs hybrid work the worst of both worlds?—The EconomistThe Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber, David WengrowRelated Episodes203: Is Investing More Like Poker or Chess?280: Travel and the Trust EconomySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.