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495. Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses?

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Is There a Peter Principle in the Wild?

i asked Kelly shu if the peter principle applies to elected officials. She said it could, but only if they are good at deal making and back off ic politics. Shu's research found that doubling in worker sales corresponds to a 30% increase in promotion chances.

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