Fast Company Daily Want to boost your status? Show up as a likable badass
Jan 27, 2025
Allison Fergale, an organizational psychologist and professor at UNC Chapel Hill, delves into the secrets of boosting your social status. She discusses the importance of being seen as both caring and capable, which attracts recognition in professional settings. Fergale shares insights from her new book on authentic behavior, offering practical strategies to help listeners navigate their careers with confidence. Learn how to balance likability with badassery and enhance your professional relationships.
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Likeable Badass
- Being a "likable badass" means being both caring and capable, which earns others' respect and high regard.
- Status, a fundamental human need, is linked to better physical and mental health and easier power acquisition.
Help Others with Your Skills
- Use your skills to help others, even in unexpected areas like social media.
- Offering assistance can boost your status by showcasing your helpfulness and knowledge.
Small Deposits, Big Impact
- Build status efficiently through small deposits like introductions or sharing advice.
- These small acts show you are capable and caring and take minimal effort, maximizing your impact.
