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I read an article using this theory to explain why presidential candidates who win the election are rarely, if ever, the most competent person for the job. It's here on Hubski somewhere, I just can't find it...
thenewgreen · 4524 days ago · link ·
seems vaguely familiar but I can't find it either. Damn, that's going to bug me all day.
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briandmyers · 4524 days ago · link ·
Sounds like the Peter Principle. Essentially, as long as you can do your job well, you get promoted; until you get to a position you can't really do well, and you stay there.