The more things change the more they stay the same. There is lots of chatter about patriarchal and matriarchal management styles: communicating at all levels with employees: developing the best talent etc etc etc.
Then there is the testosterone method: Oh yes, some call it the "taking care of newcomers", others lamely view it as employee development: still others its " rescuing cute women from the perils of Pauline".
I admit this isn't strictly a male phenomenas any more -- note today's situation between the plus year old politician in Northern Ireland and her year old lover.
My point is, these young mentorees are given preferential developmental assignments, slaps on the risks for weak performance, and spend time with the "decision maker" seeking advice and counsel regarding their professional and personal struggles.
A unique factor about these fast tracked individuals is that the senior executives make this a recurring theme. The exec pronounces to all within ear shot how they have saved these individuals from their uninformed decision making, have motivated them to new heights, etc. Amazingly, these individuals are virtual clones of each other.
Known as the "untouchables" by other employees, this visceral, sensuous attraction is known throughout the organization. Another case of the king not wearing any clothes and woe to the person who mentioned this addiction.

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