How to Be Awesome at Your Job 988: How to Elevate Your Status and Command Respect at Work with Alison Fragale
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Aug 19, 2024 Alison Fragale, author of LIKEABLE BADASS and a distinguished scholar, shares insights on enhancing workplace perceptions. She emphasizes that how you answer 'How are you?' can influence others’ views of you. Fragale breakdowns the complex dynamics of status, highlighting the unique challenges women face. She discusses self-promotion strategies while maintaining authenticity and the surprising power of flattery in professional relationships. Join her as she advocates for networking and showcasing both competence and warmth to command respect.
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Status: A Fundamental Need
- Status, or how much others respect us, is a fundamental human need.
- Two factors determine status: capability (assertiveness and competence) and warmth (caring about others).
Dominant Respect Factors
- Capability and warmth are the dominant factors in perceived respect, though other factors exist.
- These judgements often reflect on how capable or caring someone appears.
Status, Power, and Career Advancement
- Status is the gateway to power and resource control, enabling career advancement.
- Without status, even high-power positions can be miserable.