Have you ever wondered why so many incompetent people get promoted, whether they are men or women? Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic’s book “Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Get Promoted?” sheds light on the reasons behind this phenomenon. It makes us question whether our judgments are clouded by our own beliefs and biases, and whether we are a society that rewards the ability to deceive and perform over actual competence.
The book also challenges the notion that greatness is solely based on one’s ability to captivate an audience and persuade others to believe in them. On LinkedIn, we see a mix of posts about people being laid off in the tech industry and others being promoted into management positions. However, companies often promote out of fear of losing valuable skills or talent, rather than based on merit. This raises questions about what is truly right or wrong and what core values are most important in life.
So, it’s important to ask ourselves: Do we have a moral compass? What do we value in life? We must strive to be aware of our biases and judgments, and work towards creating a society that rewards true competence and character, rather than just the ability to put on a performance.
