CNN's John Sutter talks about the issue of lying and certainty in medicine. He wonders if it might be a facade to steer people away from lawsuits. The right response, he says, is to tell the truth that you made a mistake. "I think as a human being, that's the right thing to do"
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.