David Bianculli: I'm curious about your thoughts on the ethical side of how people in positions of leadership should handle the burden placed on them by everyone else. He says business leaders who don't put on their inspiring leader hat have less success because some employees lose faith if they're not constantly inspired, turnover is higher. "Vulnerability CEO is a really horrible strategy," he writes. 'They don't want to hear your fears'
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.