To borrow an old trope, "those that can't do their job, go into leadership and Administration". I've had good bosses, both male and female. More females than males though.

Males are taught to put up a front. If you are not sure beat your chest and distract from the fact that you don't know. Men are taught to not allow themselves to appear weak. Instead posture, act belligerent, and exert your power. But by all means don't appear vulnerable, you might get discovered and found out.

Women have to work harder to prove themselves. It's a patriarchal society and women have to do twice the work to become recognized as competent. Even after working twice as hard, they still do not get the appropriate recognition.

Men do not have to prove themselves in the same way. Simply by being male in many circumstance you are automatically assumed to be competent, even when you are not. A left over of male privilege (white and otherwise).

I've seen poor women leaders. But because there are fewer women in leadership positions, statistically you will encounter more poor males leaders.

The incompetent men are elect by a majority of the voters, and the majority is female.

Oh wow, thinking about this just made me realize why I recently thought of an individual as having strong leadership abilities. I don't want to say who it is because I don't know enough about him, but my thoughts upon first hearing him speak were "One day President?" I could be completely wrong because I often am but I know why I thought that now. Even if he doesn't become President one day there is definitely something very special about him.

The vast majority of presidents have been above average height. Now that is an indictment of how superficial we voters are!

More evidence of the "Peter Principle." [investopedia.com] It comes with the territory and when people climb a ladder they often have a goal at the top. I once had a great history professor. He knew his stuff, taught in an unorthodox manner (but got great results) and was well liked. He then got promoted to area director and was horrible. All the assistants eventually left. Luckily, he got the message and stepped down. Just because one is good at something doesn't mean they are good at something else.

Seems like most (but not all) succumb to gaining power in areas they don't know. I remember a Senator Sam Nunn who was a democrat from Georgia. He was asked to run for presidency but abstained and even quit. I heard he said he did not want to be president as it was not his strength.
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There are several "self-improvement" programs which exacerbate this situation.

Lester B. Pearson was one of the best, and most boring Canadian leaders.

Perhaps those who are most vulnerable in a society are also more easily manipulated into voting against their own interests. The White women and minorities who put Trump in office could easily be denigrated for their behavior, but that would leave out the vast swath of GOP robots who are renown for their sexism and bigotry.

The bigger problem is that with demographics moving against them, the GOP have opted for getting help from Russia, and not doing anything to prevent it. And full bore democrat voter suppression. Note how the Sunni minority kept control of the Iraqi government for so many decades.

Half the elections since 2000 (2000, 2004, 2016) have been rigged and the Russians are already in full campaign mode to help Trump and the GOP, who have far more loyalty to power and party than to the country. Remember that every time you see Trump kiss the flag.

Yes, this is all true.

Most men will still not vote for a woman for the Presidency. Hillary was probably the most qualified person to ever run for the office and white women still voted for trump, come on ladies get your shit together. It dosen't matter whether you personally like these people. You are not having Sunday dinner with these people. You are not spending Christmas with these people. ARE THEY COMPETENT? ARE THEY SKILLED? Politics is a skill set like anything else. Don't forget, ruthless people, smart and not so smart, succeed just like honest, intelligent people, and maybe more often.

A prime example of an incompetent, narcissistic leader is the current president of the USA. He became president because of incompetent, idiotic, uneducated voters. We need to get rid of him this year.

Just glanced at this quickly and it reminded me of something I was reading not too long ago. Extremely important topic - critical to explore as the right leadership is how humanity and all forms of life will survive in the face of increasing challenges. I don't know what the exact answers are myself but interested to hear what others think also hopefully that will jog my memory I think it related back to one of the first things said in the article.

It is absolutely true.
It also proves the concept of the Peter Principle.

Testosterone poisoning in one of it's most horrifying forms.