A. or work at least four years in another company at a management level, or perhaps both.

FORBES: Brazil's TV Titans

At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in senior outreach positions at the national or international level, with proven management ability, strategic planning skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

UNESCO: Job title

That might be perfectly fine for an employee progressing toward mid-level management, for whom agreement or silence can mean being a good soldier, a team player.

FORBES: Leadership