Competent people destruction occurs when skilled, high-performing individuals are systematically sidelined, demoted, or forced out—often by insecure leaders or toxic organizational cultures. It is used to eliminate perceived threats, silence dissent, or maintain control. Ultimately, only those who fear accountability or resist change benefit, while teams lose expertise and innovation suffers.
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