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In reply to the discussion: Anyone here, deep in their heart, an Anarchist? [View all]JustABozoOnThisBus
(24,616 posts)Kidding. I just had to wave an "anarchy flag" for a minute.
I'm probably not much of an anarchist. Like you, I think authority and respect need to be earned, so that's more of a meritocratic view.
Many times I detest authority. When I was a manager, a leader at work, hell, i even detested myself. It was bad enough that I dropped out of management and went back to just working.
So, having some experience being a manager, I try to sway those in leadership roles, cooperate where it makes sense, and sympathize with the emptiness of that job. Personally, I like it here at the bottom of the totem pole.
Yes, work can get done communally. But even then, someone with experience, knowledge of the particular task, will step up and lead. Otherwise, we can spin our wheels communally.