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Ijeoma Oluo

“While we would like to believe otherwise, it is usually not the cream that rises to the top; our society rewards behaviors that are actually disadvantageous to everyone. Studies have shown that the traits long considered signs of strong leadership (like overconfidence and aggression) are in reality disastrous in both business and politics.”

Ijeoma Oluo, Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America
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