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Are Great Leaders Truly Great—or Just Lucky?

Sep 1, 2026 · 25m
✨ AI Summary
  • Jared Diamond questions if leaders are truly great or just lucky.
  • He introduces the "Hamlet test" to assess a leader's impact versus circumstance.
  • The episode explores the role of timing, luck, and industry in success.

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