Challenges of Leading in Liberal Democracies

The dynamic between leaders and followers has evolved significantly in liberal democracies since the Enlightenment. Followers today feel empowered and emboldened, making leadership in liberal democracies very challenging. This shift in the leader-follower dynamic is evident in examples like Emmanuel Macron's decision to raise the retirement age, which was met with strong opposition despite being perceived as reasonable. Leading in liberal democracies requires navigating the complexities of engaging with followers who are more empowered than ever before in history.