Episode 22: Why Leaders Are Not Improving With Age
The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast
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The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast
Published: February 16, 2021
DetailsA long-held belief holds that managers acquire the lion’s share of their management and leadership skills from their on-the-job experience. Is it true that just like wine leaders improve with age? In the episode, we are using our data to give some new insight into why leaders are not improving with age.
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Article: Do Leaders Improve With Age?
Music: Pleasant Pictures
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