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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because a lot of the qualities that are valued and necessary for senior leadership roles are different than the technical skills needed for mid-level roles.

Plenty of people share I’m not qualified for my job but what they don’t understand is I can lead a team, [b]make decision[/b]s and present to senior leaders.

There are plenty of employees who think they know more than I do, but you couldn’t have them put a presentation together and present at a board meeting. Or they can’t lead a team meeting and be effective.

Also lost jobs are BS and no one really knows what they are doing especially the employees who think they are doing something important.

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I love how “making decisions” is a skill.  I’m a technical IC, I make great presentations for my executive to present, and I am capable of speaking in front of audience as I’ve given several technical presentations to leadership.

But I’m not promoted because I’m not “executive presence” according to my VP, which I assume is code for superficial appearance factors and that I grew up dirt poor so have no connections to leverage for bringing in work. [/quote]

I’ve worked with people who want to discuss every little thing and get consensus before making any moves. They refuse to survey the information available and make the best call possible in the moment. It’s a good way to completely shut down productivity,[b] so I would argue that making decisions and taking responsibility for the results is absolutely a skill.[/b] [/quote]

THIS. My staff will have 12 meetings across the division and the general counsel's office before coming to a list of potential recommendations/options. Sometimes, you just need someone to make a decision in order to make progress and move forward toward the ultimate goal. If you can make decisions and move toward the goal without upsetting delicate feelings, you're even more valuable.[/quote]

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