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This article suggests ways to identify people who self-promote and show off when, in fact, they lack the talent to do what they claim they can do.Summary
This article by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, writing for Fast Company, makes the following points:
- Failure to ensure that talented leaders end up in powerful positions explains why many nations need to be better led.
- People who tend to boast and show off tend to crave approval, recognition, and validation.
- One reason for bragging is that people rarely dispute claims as much as they should.
- Research shows that fooling yourself is the best way to fool other people.
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Source Information:
- Article Source: https://www.fastcompany.com/
- Media Check: Fast Company - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
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