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How to Manage a Boss Who Fails Upward
This episode of The Difficult Boss Podcast tackles a deeply frustrating workplace dynamic: the boss who keeps getting promoted despite being incompetent. Lucas and Luna explore the 'failed upward' phenomenon, using the real-world example of a mid-level manager at a regional bank who was promoted three times in four years despite missing every major target. They break down why this happens — from leadership blind spots to the 'confidence premium' — and offer concrete strategies for how to survive and even thrive under a boss who is clearly in over their head. No platitudes…
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