I thinks there is still a place for leaders but the role of leaders must be adapted to new paradigms. Removing leaders from organizations can easily lead to anarchy: when everyone is in charge, no one is in charge. have you ever tried to solve a serious issue in a group meeting? The more people involved in the decision process, the longest it takes to reach a decision, if any.

I think that the role of the leader in a network era is not to direct but to guide. The military concept on a single know-it-all leader is outdated. What we need now are leaders who are able to empower every member of the team so that everyone becomes a leader in its own field and to guide them toward a common objective.

Leadership is not about power and authority, it is about guidance and empowerment.