The Leaderless Organization

Management may be the least efficient activity in an organization and the prevalence of mediocrity in leadership begs the question, do we really need leaders? This article explores three successful examples of leaderless organizations: Morning Star, the world's largest tomato processing firm; Orpheus, a musician team without a conductor; and Anonymous, the infamous hacktivist group. In this digital age, companies that provide employees with autonomy, mastery, and purpose can thrive, while industrial age leaders often obstruct progress. To succeed, leaders should focus on directing passion effectively rather than just directing work.