From the course: Managing Office Politics
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The power of social proof
From the course: Managing Office Politics
The power of social proof
- Social proof is a term that's used in psychology. It refers to the fact that people look to others for guidance on how they should act, think or behave. This applies to your professional life, because if you can garner a lot of positive social proof, evidence that your competent and successful, and that existing authorities have already validated this, other people will likely take their cues from that and treat you with the respect you deserve. Think about social proof as a form of signaling. It's a quick and clear message you're sending to others about who you are, and what you're capable of. Of course, something like attending a prestigious college is a good form of social proof. But even if you didn't do that when you were 18, there are lots of other ways to demonstrate that you've been pre-vetted and approved by those in the know. For instance, you could become the head of or a board member for…
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