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 bosses Thanks to Mint Mobile and Policygenius for sponsoring the episode. For more information on this episode click here. Show Notes The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century by George Friedman Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke Possible Outcomes of the Russo-Ukrainian War and China’s Choice—U.S.-China Perception Monitor Why Is Leadership Important? by Eric Beato—Babson Thought & Action Do We Need Leaders? by Jimmy Guterman_Harvard Business Review Home 3 Reasons Why We Need Leaders—Jonathan Sandling If We’re All Talented People, Why Do We Still Need a Leader? by Angelina Phebus—Lifehack Trust, Associational Life and Economic Performance by Stephen Knack Is hybrid work the worst of both worlds?—The Economist The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber, David Wengrow Related Episodes 203: Is Investing More Like Poker or Chess? 280: Travel and the Trust Economy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.