Leadership - The Challenges of Honesty and Humility

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"I never aspired to leadership positions. I started a business on accident," he says. "It's not everybody who finds themselves thrust into various roles, seeks them out" The style of leadership that works is going to depend on the time in which it happens, Dr. John adds.

Can a great leader or manager be humble in public? Or is exuding confidence, even when it may not be merited, a key part of leadership? In this episode of EconTalk, host Russ Roberts talks with David Deppner, CEO of Psyberware, about an email David sent Russ wondering how Russ might reconcile his passion for humility and honesty with the demands put upon leaders to inspire followers with confidence in their vision.