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Why is the popular conception of leadership "bossing people around? I guess this is because it dovetails with common experience. A leader these days doesn't ha
by HarryHirsch 6y ago
Why is the popular conception of leadership "bossing people around?
I guess this is because it dovetails with common experience. A leader these days doesn't have to have subject knowledge, he has connections and charisma and knows where to find experts that work for him. Just look at Elon Musk.
- btilly 6y agoI could believe the general thesis, but Elon Musk is just about the worst example that you could have picked. One of his outstanding characteristics is that he is constantly learning subject knowledge. Yes, he hires subject experts, but then he effectively arranges for private tutoring until he knows what he needs of what they know. Elon is a big believer that he should be able to do any job of anyone who he employs, and to a shocking extent it is actually true.
- perilunar 6y agoAlso he is severely lacking in charisma.