The Leadership Paradox: From Performance to Promotion

This chapter examines the disconnect between performance and effective leadership, highlighting the pitfalls of promoting top performers into managerial roles without considering their management skills. It explores the implications of the Peter Principle, where employees are often promoted to a level of incompetence, and the resultant decrease in team productivity. The discussion suggests reevaluating promotion criteria by prioritizing collaboration skills and addressing promotional incentives to improve overall organizational performance.