Jared Diamond on the Course of History and the Role of Leaders

Jared Diamond discusses his new book Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings, which examines the role of individual leaders in shaping history, business, religion, and sports. Building on his earlier work on geographic and environmental forces, Diamond explores what makes a leader effective and when individuals can overcome structural constraints. The conversation touches on the four archetypes of leadership he identifies: business executives, religious visionaries, sports coaches, and political rulers.