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Waqas Sheikh's avatar

In a work context, as a manager, I’ve observed a few Kayfabe patterns in terms of how individuals perceive their performance relative to their team’s or organization’s.

1. Fundamental attribution error: ascribing too much of success to your own traits/role and not enough to the situational context around you

2. Impostor syndrome: over-indexing on the gaps/challenges you personally face that make you feel like you don’t belong in your role

3. Victim mindset: telling yourself the world is out to get you, thereby having blind spots related to your own development & maturation

Unfortunately these are the not useful Kayfabes that hinder career growth. OTOH, these are also correctable if you have intent, and out in the mental work.

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Cosmin Angheluta's avatar

I got shivers reading the paragraph about our parents and the reality both of us don't want to recognize. It's so scary and sweet at the same time.

Awesome post ad always!

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