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Contemplating whether or not you can trust someone can be extremely stressful. Business or investment partners, employees, romantic interests, family, or friends—regrettably, you’re vulnerable to betrayal from everyone close to you, and even those who aren’t. It’s one of those not-very-pleasant facts of life, but thankfully it’s possible to minimize
According to this article in Inc., consistency is the most important leadership quality. Surely, a consistent personality is desirable in a leader, but it may not be the most important attribute. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines leadership as, “capacity to lead,” “the act or an instance of leading.” Scores of personality traits
According to a study by the University of Bern, in Switzerland, cited by the Association for Psychological Science, jerks may be more likely to rise to the top of the organizational hierarchy. The study concluded that two dark personality traits, tendency to manipulate and narcissism, may help you succeed in
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines emotional immaturity as, “Acting in a childish way…exhibiting less than an expected degree of maturity.” One of the biggest mistakes in assessing human personality is mistaking personas for authentic personality. You won’t know a person’s true character after dinner together, a weekend trip, or even months of
People never change much. Instead of rejecting this reality, making your life more difficult, try a different approach. Question: “Many people change their behavior for the better after long struggles, such as with obesity, addiction or finally finding the right relationship or career. So how can you say people don’t
No matter how high performing an employee, if she’s repeatedly disruptive and problematic to others in the organization, it’s best to fire her. The disruption and demoralization of the staff overshadows revenue generated by the troublemaker. The same approach applies to your personal life; when possible, get rid of problem
Destructive pleasure seeking, such as drug use or regularly having too much to drink, is a dangerous trap that creeps up on a person and can destroy their life and the lives of those around them. A life of excess may also include other types of hedonism, such as junk
Mental strength, or fortitude, is a key component to success. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines fortitude as, “…strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.” I recently reflected on the idea of mental toughness when I was severely jet-lagged due to a more
According to the Government Accountability Office, government background checks identifying convicted felons were erroneous at least 42 percent of the time. Thousands of job seekers with clean records have been flagged as criminals. Read more about the problem in this New York Times article. Two other related problems include convicted
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines narcissism as, “…[a] mental disorder characterized by extreme self-absorption, an exaggerated sense of self-importance, and a need for attention and admiration from others…narcissism is characterized by the tendency to take others for granted or to exploit them…” Narcissism destroys interpersonal relationships and detracts from leadership ability. Almost