9. Anti-Hero

Taylor Swift has shown herself to be an effective leader who influences many people. However, like all leaders, there are some flaws and challenges with her leadership. This chapter explores several of those. It first considers some of the positives of looking up to leaders as heroes before suggesting some negatives of hero worship. The chapter then advocates the importance of considering context when modeling the behavior of other leaders. It concludes by specifically addressing a few criticisms of Swift’s leadership and influence including: the use of her private jet, her involvement in politics, her potential overselling to fans, and her status as a role model to younger fans.