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

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Examining the Peter Principle Through Empirical Evidence

This chapter explores the Peter Principle, which posits that people in hierarchical organizations are promoted until they reach incompetence. It presents research from a study involving 40,000 sales professionals that evaluates the implications of promotions and managerial challenges.

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