Say you’re taking over a business.
It’s relatively easy to assume a leadership position as an internal candidate. You already know the people. You already know the system. You know how to do at least some of the work performed by the people you now lead, a major advantage since, as the researchers of one study write, “If your boss could do your job, you’re more likely to be happy at work.”It’s a lot harder to take over a leadership position as an external hire or as the person who just bought a business. For a while, everything you do will
