A study from Michigan State University finds that the personality characteristics that help people get promoted into leadership roles are not necessarily the qualities that make them good leaders once they are in those roles. This suggests a mismatch between the traits that drive upward mobility and the traits that support effective leadership.
The study does not specify which personality traits are involved, but the finding implies that hiring and promotion decisions may reward characteristics that are not aligned with leadership performance. Organizations may need to reconsider what they look for when filling leadership positions.
The research was reported by Phys.org. With only one source, there is no alternative view to compare, but the finding highlights a potential blind spot in how leaders are selected.