Internal promotion: Making leadership change a growth engine

Viewed in Egon Zehnder Executive succession is no longer an occasional governance exercise. With executives staying in role for roughly three years on average and CEO turnover accelerating, leadership teams are in constant evolution. In this context, a simple but often overlooked reality emerges: succession works best when it is treated as a continuous, human-centered… More

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Why are so many bad leaders promoted?

Viewed in McKinsey In the McKinsey Talks Talent podcast, Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic discusses why many incompetent leaders rise to top positions and what can be done to select better leaders. Here are the key insights for CEOs: Misguided leadership selection Narcissism, overconfidence, and low emotional intelligence (EQ) often propel individuals into leadership roles, despite these… More

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