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Do Leaders Really Matter? Control, Culture, and the Limits of Leadership

Do leaders really matter, or are outcomes driven more by systems, people, and forces beyond their control? In this episode of Beyond Profit: A Global Perspective, Mark Harvey explores the real limits of leadership, cutting through guru myths to examine what leaders can—and cannot—control. #Leadership #Management #BusinessLeadership #OrganizationalBehavior #BeyondProfit Many leadership books promise simple formulas for success—but real leadership is far more complicated. Whether you’re a new leader with big ideas or a seasoned manager facing unexpected resistance, this video tackles a question every leader eventually asks: Do leaders really matter? Using research, real-world examples, and a nautical metaphor, this discussion explores leadership through two competing lenses: agency (what leaders control) and structure (the systems, people, and environments that constrain them). We examine how leadership impacts culture, performance, employee engagement, and retention—while also acknowledging the limits imposed by resources, organizational complexity, and social dynamics. This video is especially relevant for: 👍Aspiring leaders and newly promoted managers 👍MBA students and business professionals 👍Leaders navigating resistance, complexity, or uncertainty 👍Anyone skeptical of “one-size-fits-all” leadership advice If leadership feels harder than you expected, you’re not alone—and this conversation is for you. If you find value here, please like, share, and subscribe. 💬 Comment below with leadership challenges you’ve faced or topics you’d like explored in future videos. 00:00 Introduction: The leadership problem 02:01 Opening credits 02:25 Thank you for supporting the channel; leave comments 03:18 Why leadership advice oversimplifies reality 04:37 Do leaders matter? Yes! 06:43 Do leaders matter? No! 08:35 Agent vs. structure: the challenge of resources, systems, and people 12:18 The continuum of control 13:15 Conclusion: the limits of leadership for aspiring and experienced leaders