Succeeding a Failed Predecessor | Harvard Business Review

Sep 9, 2025

Being promoted after a leader fails is a unique leadership challenge. You’re inheriting instability, not just a new title. If you’ve just stepped into such a role, here’s how to steady the ship and succeed where your predecessor didn’t. Expect the unexpected. The underlying situation may be worse than you think. Broken systems, frayed trust, […]

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