07-26-2016, 11:25 PM
(07-26-2016, 10:17 PM)Benton Wrote: To the bold, why are we quantifying these hypothetical candidates as average and limited in leadership or life experiences? I understand you're more pro-big business than I am, but you cant seriously think anyone outside of a CEO hasn't had leadership opportunities, life experiences or has an above average IQ?
I said none of that. What I said was it's a leap from managing a few, even dozens, to hundreds and thousands. It takes time, experience and learning from failings (and POTUS is NOT a "learn on the job" type of deal). And probably the biggest thing is learning to delegate effectively, which again is very very different as you go from a handful of hourly workers, to managing entry level staff, to managing supervisors of staff, etc.
I think it's an absolutely bizarre assertion to say someone who would make a good POTUS would be toiling away in mediocrity and not advancing in their career. You're talking about potential - and I'm dismissing that because the job requires proven ability demonstrating more than potential, but results. That middle manager, who could be a rising star, has only demonstrated potential and not a track record of big results we're talking is needed here.
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