Why Star Performers Fail As Managers (Harvard Business Review, Michael D. Watkins)
Apr 21, 2026 ·
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You were the best on the floor. You crushed every quota and broke every record. So, they promoted you to manager. And within six months? You are miserably failing. Moving...
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You were the best on the floor. You crushed every quota and broke every record. So, they promoted you to manager. And within six months? You are miserably failing. Moving from an outstanding individual contributor to a first-time manager is the single most dangerous promotion in business. Today, we unpack the "Peter Principle" and explain why the exact skills that made you a star will actively sabotage your leadership. We reveal why becoming a manager isn't just about learning new skills—it requires a complete psychological transformation.
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