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Harvard's 'power skills' argument sounds compelling until you examine what's actually breaking in organizations. Gartner data reveals 68% of mid-level managers report direct reports lack critical tech competencies. The real leadership challenge isn't soft skills—it's the gap between what organizations teach and what they actually need. Full article: https://davidohnstad.info/leadership-skills-gap-2026-data/
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