Leadership by Algorithm by David De Cremer Summary
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In "Leadership by Algorithm," David De Cremer challenges AI fears with a revolutionary question: Can algorithms truly lead? Topping Amazon's AI charts and praised by Wharton, this million-selling author reveals why machines excel at management but humans remain irreplaceable for ethical, visionary leadership.
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When Algorithms Become Our Bosses: The Future of Leadership
Imagine a world where your next performance review isn't conducted by your manager, but by an algorithm that has been silently monitoring your productivity, analyzing your communication patterns, and comparing you to your peers. This isn't science fiction-it's already happening. When Google DeepMind's AlphaGo defeated the world champion at Go in 2016, it marked a watershed moment that forced us to reconsider the boundaries between human and machine capabilities. This ancient game, with its reliance on intuition and pattern recognition, had long been considered beyond AI's reach. Yet here we were, witnessing machines master what seemed uniquely human. As algorithms increasingly penetrate our workplaces, we face profound questions: If machines can outperform us in increasingly complex tasks, what remains uniquely human about leadership? And as we rush toward an automated future, are we considering the full implications for our humanity? David De Cremer's exploration of this new frontier reveals that while algorithms may excel at management, true leadership remains distinctly human-requiring qualities machines simply don't possess.
The Rise of the Algorithm Manager
The Trust Paradox
Management Controls, Leadership Inspires
The Human Edge: What Algorithms Can't Replicate
Humans and Algorithms: The New Partnership
Preserving Our Humanity in the Age of Algorithms
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