Professionals, particularly younger ones, are increasingly turning down leadership roles, viewing them not as a reward, but as a burden,” says Joanne Bondin. A UK whitepaper, The Broken Ladder, found that fewer than one in five non-managers are interested in stepping into management. According to Bondin, much of the manager’s role has been stripped of its appeal. Ambition has not vanished but evolved and traditional management roles have not kept up. And finally, we must understand why people say no to leadership roles and what needs to change for them to accept to lead.”“With the right support, the hesitant ones can become some of tomorrow’s most effective leaders.