Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?: And How to Fix It

How can you tell a charismatic person from an egoistic, arrogant narcissist? Why do incompetent men so easily get into leadership positions? And why do professionals—especially women—find it so hard to climb the career ladder?

With her provocative questions, the author of the book “The Incompetence Trap” changes the established idea of the person leading a team to victory. Thomas Chamorro-Premuzic is a professor of business psychology at University College London. He makes the reader think about what qualities a leader needs and what truly benefits business. The author discusses:

— the dark side of charisma;
— the difference between competence and confidence;
— why narcissists become leaders more often;
— the costs of arrogance, as well as new methods for assessing leadership potential.

As they listen to this book and analyze their own work experience, HR directors and business owners reevaluate the criteria traditionally applied to management.