“Senior managers got to where they are by. . .”

“Senior managers got to where they are by having been good at what they do. And over time they have learned to lead with their strengths.

So it’s not surprising that they will keep implementing the same strategic and tactical moves that worked for them during the course of their careers—especially during their ‘championship season.’

I call this phenomenon the inertia of success. It is extremely dangerous and it can reinforce denial.”