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“The worst enemy is a boss with a title and no knowledge”

Aldous Huxley

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When the person in charge doesn’t know what they’re doing, it can make everything much harder for everyone else. Imagine working at a restaurant where the manager doesn’t know how to cook or run the place. They might make bad decisions, ask workers to do things that don’t make sense, or fail to solve important problems. This can lead to frustration and mistakes, making the job more difficult for everyone. In history, there have been leaders who got their positions because of family or luck, not because they had the right skills or experience. Their lack of knowledge often led to failure or disasters. To apply this in real life, if you find yourself working under someone who doesn’t understand the job, try to stay patient and communicate clearly. Offer helpful suggestions and work with your team to find solutions together. This approach can help to make the situation better even if the leader isn’t very knowledgeable.

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