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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of top executives growing about 4% from 2024 to 2034, roughly the average for all occupations, but the headcount figure understates what is happening.
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That split between process and outcomes has left them 90 minutes from something the table understates.
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“Underemphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underemphasizes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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