DICKS: Do you need to be one to be a successful leader?

Max Joseph

Why leaders watch it

Challenges the belief that leaders must be jerks, drawing on research about givers, takers and success.

Filmmaker Max Joseph's 35-minute video essay asks whether you have to be a jerk to be a successful leader. It draws on Adam Grant's givers and takers, Robert Greene and famous demanding directors.

Takeaways

• Givers can succeed without being pushovers
• Toxic leaders carry hidden costs
• Kindness and effectiveness can coexist

Topics: Ethics & character, Motivation & engagement

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