In 2022, many business leaders were observed to be humble and un-narcissistic, including Doug McMillan of Walmart, who were putting their heads down and doing their jobs in an ego-less way.
The business media often overlooks important, quieter efforts in favor of flashy stories that may not be as informative or impactful. This may explain why authoritarianism's decline in 2022 received less coverage than it deserved.