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Why the wrong people often get promoted

sechaba is a salesman in a car dealership. He is incredibly good at his job. Each month, he outsells all his colleagues. The reason for his success is that he can assess the needs of his clients as they walk through the door, and he has a Schalk Brits-smile that fosters confidence in him and in the cars he sells. Sechaba is the Tony Robbins of car salesmen.

Then the position of manager of the car dealership opens up. What to do? Should Sechaba be promoted, given his excellent

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