Is There a Better Leader?

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The world would be better if people in positions of leadership could be more humble. We seem to crave certainty from our leaders so much that we'll choose from a field of bad choices who all lie to us and can fae a faux expertise, he says. "I've followed a particular path where people would fault me for being too honest about what I don't know"

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.