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Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses?

Mar 3, 2022 · 00:48:34

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✨ AI Summary

Good performers are often promoted to management roles they're unsuited for.
Companies perpetuate a cycle of incompetent managers.
This systemic issue of bad bosses is unlikely to change soon.

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