
The 80% Trap: Why Being Very Good Blocks Senior Leadership Readiness
The 80% Trap Is Where Execution Peaks but Ownership Has Not Expanded You’re in the 80% trap if your strong performance has stopped translating into senior leadership readiness.
Practical coaching ideas, customer journeys, and tools to lead with confidence.

The 80% Trap Is Where Execution Peaks but Ownership Has Not Expanded You’re in the 80% trap if your strong performance has stopped translating into senior leadership readiness.

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