Leadership Is A Hell Of A Drug

The piece argues that leadership is being confused with management and with status, using a compulsory four-hour on-site "Continuous Improvement Playback & Strategy" meeting as an example. In its account, management means practical work such as rostering shifts and getting tasks done, while leadership means helping people be their best. The piece says many self-described leaders lack demonstrated competence, and that being called a leader brings status and money regardless of ability. It also quotes Taleb's 2007 remarks that academic award processes can be corrupt.