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Level Up: Career politics 101

The likability vs competence debate
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Level Up: Career politics 101
Photo: likability vs competence

Courtesy of a viral tweet, let’s look into a topic that’s as slippery as a banana peel on a corporate floor: the age-old debate of competence versus likability in your career. 

You’ve probably heard whispers of tweets like this that say likability can sometimes be more important than sheer skill or competence. But is this a healthy mindset to adopt, or are we just setting ourselves up for a popularity contest in the workplace? 

Picture this: you’re in a meeting, and someone presents an idea that’s, well, let’s just say it’s not going to win any awards. But instead of calling it out, you notice everyone nodding along. Why? Because the person presenting is charming, relatable, and has that magnetic quality that draws people in.

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Last updated: December 30, 2024

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