People who tend to be hostile, deceptive and manipulative for their own gain, while ignoring others' concerns and welfare, might not attain any greater power in the workplace than people who are both dominant and sociable, according to a study.
When we're young and preparing to enter the workforce, we're trained to set aside our innocent, wide-eyed hope for the tough skills needed in a dog-eat-dog world.
Sure, being assertive and developing a thick skin may serve you well, but adopting a mindset where you're just out for yourself, it turns out, might be good for nothing.
What is also good to know is that behaving in ways that are considerate of others can benefit your relationships and thereby build your power in the workplace."So if you were to combine that very generous, giving behavior with assertiveness — where you are also looking out for yourself and you're pushing to get things done — that's the magic combo," he added.People who understand their strengths and opportunities make the best leaders, Cooper Hakim said.
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