And clearly, more editors are seeking leadership education. But it would be wrong to conclude the trend is either accepted or embraced. Some fear the change involved in a promotion, and the demands of leadership. The new job will take more time, involve more struggle, with insufficient preparation. It s just not worth it.
People see themselves stuck in management, and away from the craft.
They are good at one thing, but fear being thrust into another thing. They are not prepared for leadership. Another is the broad comfort zone found in managing. They re hacking their way through a jungle. The workers are bent to their task, plodding and hacking, sweat dripping from their brows.