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The book Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic explains that incompetent leaders are often promoted because organizations mistake overconfidence, a trait more common in men, for competence. The book argues this is due to flawed leadership selection processes that favor traits like charisma over actual ability, which disadvantages competent individuals, particularly women, who are less likely to possess these specific overconfident and narcissistic traits. The author proposes better systems, focusing on actual skill and performance, to ensure the right people are put in charge.
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