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The Importance of Interpersonal Skills in Leadership Progression
This chapter discusses the pivotal role of interpersonal skills and influence as individuals move up the leadership ladder within organizations. It emphasizes the shift in contributions required at different career stages and highlights the necessity of scalable influence and enhanced interpersonal skills at higher leadership levels. The conversation underscores the challenges faced by individuals transitioning from individual contributors to managers, emphasizing the need to focus on interpersonal skills to avoid failure as a leader, which occurs more frequently than technical failures.