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Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay)

Mar 16, 2023 · 00:49:53
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  • Competent employees get promoted into management positions they lack skills for, creating incompetent leadership
  • Firms continue this counterproductive pattern due to structural incentives and promotion systems
  • Episode explains why this dynamic is unlikely to change despite clear negative consequences

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