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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic writes about personality profiling and people at work. His latest book ‘Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?’ is all that and more! This is his 5Mins & 5Qs.

Dr.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is a psychologist, author and entrepreneur. He uses science and tech to help organizations predict human performance. He has written 10 books and over 150 scientific papers on the psychology of talent, leadership, innovation and AI. He has made many media appearances including TED, CNN, and the BBC. He says, “Competence is an ability; confidence is the belief in that ability.”
Sunita Sehmi

Sunita Sehmi

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Tomas is currently the Chief Talent Scientist at Manpower Group, co-founder of Deeper Signals and Metaprofiling, and Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University. His book Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?’ was named  Business Book of the Month by the Financial Times and one of “14 business books everyone will be reading in 2019” by Business Insider.

Tomas was born and raised in the Villa Freud district of Buenos Aires, but he spent most of my professional career in London. He now lives in Brooklyn.

1.What are you reading at the moment? 

AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order

2. What’s keeping you awake at night? 

Nothing. I don’t need much sleep but sleep very deeply when I do (as my Oura ring confirms, and I confess I have become a sleep analytics junkie recently) 

3. What’s the one thing you can’t live without? 

My vital organs, but if you are looking for a more metaphorical or superficial answer, then probably my family or WiFi, (which is part of our family ).

4. What is the hardest thing you overcame? 

Leaving South America to start from scratch in Europe, (especially coming from South America): that was a big challenge and it took some time and dedication for sure. 

5. How did you get out of your own way ?

I spend a great deal of time trying to manage myself: tactically and strategically. There is no other way, unless you are blessed with a wonderful personality (definitely not my case). 

For more information about Tomas’s work click here

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  • Sunita Sehmi

    Leadership Advisor I Exec Coach I Author I CEO Mentor @RichardBranson I Coach @Cancer Support Switzerland

    Walk The Talk

    I am an executive coach and organisational consultant with over 20 years of experience, specialising in leadership transformation and change management for C-suite leaders and senior executives. As the founder of Walk the Talk Organisational Consulting and Leadership Advisory Services, I have supported leaders across major industries, including Tech, Banking, Pharma, Business Schools, International Organisations, and Social Entrepreneurship, helping them drive impactful leadership development and cultural change. Having worked with CxOs worldwide, I am passionate about helping leaders unlock their full potential and align personal growth with organisational objectives. I’m known for inspiring authentic leadership, driving transformation, and creating sustainable organisational impact. As an author and thought leader, my work has been featured in publications such as Forbes Middle East, Thrive Global, and Huffington Post. I am the author of two books, How to Get Out of Your Own Way and The Power of Belonging, which explore the intersection of personal development and organisational success. Through my involvement with the Richard Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, I actively mentor emerging leaders and support social enterprises. I am deeply committed to empowering leaders and helping them create lasting, meaningful change within themselves and their organisations.