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

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How Important Are Bosses Anyway?

Steven Dubner: Why good employees become bad bosses and whether that will ever change. He says there are two ways to motivate people, pay them a whole lot more or give them an opportunity for promotion. Today on the show, we're just talking about your standard issue, middle manager. Do they really matter?

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