Gautam Mukunda

Gautam Mukunda, a Harvard professor and author, dives into the complexities of leader selection in this engaging discussion. He reveals that the more effort put into selecting leaders, the less it matters who is chosen, highlighting the risks of unfiltered presidents like Obama and Trump. Mukunda explains how charisma can amplify both the strengths and weaknesses of leaders, and the dangers posed by narcissism in governance. He suggests reforms to improve leadership selection and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding against potential failures.