- Executive and senior leadership (CEO, EVPs, VPs, and Directors) largely lack the basic skills, knowledge, or vision needed to lead effectively.
-Incompetence is rewarded more than performance or ability; promotions are often political rather than merit-based.
-Challenging the status quo or trying to drive improvement will hurt your career progression.
-The culture punishes competence — skilled and driven professionals are pushed out, ignored, or quickly burn out.
-No real innovation, or strategic direction — leadership tends to resist change and accountability.
-Toxic environment where survival depends on staying quiet and compliant, not delivering results.