I want to begin this article with a question: Who is the most powerful manager in the world? Before you continue reading, take a moment—perhaps around two minutes—to reflect on this question. Your thinking process is part of the purpose of this article.

You might find this question unusual. Maybe your mind immediately jumps to the CEOs of multinational corporations, assuming that the most powerful manager in the world is the one leading the most powerful organization. Perhaps you think the most powerful manager is someone with vast resources, capable of making diverse investment choices.