Book description
Look around your office. Turn on the TV. Incompetent leadership is everywhere, and there's no denying that most of these leaders are men.
In this timely and provocative book, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic asks two powerful questions: Why is it so easy for incompetent men to become leaders? And why is it…
Why read it?
1 author picked Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
My copy of this book has a dedication from the author: “Sergey, I hope you enjoy this unauthorized autobiography! Tomas”.
I love when stereotypes are challenged, defying conventional wisdom about leadership and leaders. Its practical advice is still relevant today, and I open it now and again to look up research or help me formulate my point of view on a topic related to merit and equality. Lastly, I like the tongue-in-cheek yet authoritative style.
From Sergey's list on The best “your boss won’t tell you this” books.
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