The charts here suggest another possibility: Gen X’ers have not moved into leadership because Boomers are blocking their way. Gen X is a small generation coming on the heels of an unusually large one, so the “pig in the python” Boomers are still filling the top leadership roles. Boomers’ continued dominance in leadership is also due to technology and the slower life it affords: With people living longer, healthier lives, Boomers are working later in life and taking longer to retire. Until they do, Gen X’ers will not have as many opportunities to be leaders.
