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If you have been in corporate America for any period of time you have asked the question, how did he get so high in the organization? This is the realization that it is not always what you know but who you know. Have these questions ever come up in conversations in your organization?

• What has he/she done to improve earnings?
• When was the last time he hit his goals?
• What makes the head of sales the right fit for the head of operations?
• Why does his boss love him and his team hates him?

I unfortunately have personally witnessed these events take place. There is nothing more frustrating for an workforce whom wants to win and progress than to see mediocre performers at the top. After all if leadership is mediocre the company will be mediocre at best. So many times in business managers are afraid to hire talent because they are in fear of losing their job. once this trend begins to happen an organization will spin into a downward spiral. A great leader will promote, teach and push his/her people into new roles that will make them successful for years to come. Once you realize you are not asking the above questions you should take advantage of the opportunity. Working with great leaders is unfortunately not the norm regardless of the corporation.