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- [Why We Overlook Capable Leaders](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2026/06/why-we-overlook-capable-leaders/) - Some time ago, I worked with a leader who was told she had “no leadership potential.” The verdict came after a leadership assessment centre where more than 100 leaders at a similar level were assessed for future leadership potential. Over the course of one day, participants completed activities such as presentations, group discussions and other
- [The Executive Presence Trap](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2026/06/the-executive-presence-trap/) - “You need more executive presence.” I’ve heard versions of this phrase throughout my career. And I have heard from clients that lack of executive presence was the reason someone was not being promoted. Sometimes it meant: not confident enough not polished enough too quiet not visible enough not leader-like enough And it makes me think:
- [How you can tap into your team’s wisdom (including the quiet ones)](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2026/02/how-you-can-tap-into-your-teams-wisdom-including-the-quiet-ones/) - As a leader of a team, have you ever wished your team would contribute more of their talents? That: They would proactively make suggestions? Capable, quieter members would speak up? People would share their thoughts when asked? Issues were raised earlier? The team would engage with each other and solve problems together? I can think
- [Stop telling people to ‘speak up more’ if you want them to speak up](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/10/stop-telling-people-to-speak-up-more-if-you-want-them-to-speak-up/) - How often do you tell people to "speak up more"? Maybe you have a quiet team member that you really want to hear more from. Maybe you want some feedback from team members and they're not giving it to you. Maybe you have team members who speak to you individually but say nothing in meetings.
- [Do You Create Space to Think Before Hitting Crisis Point?](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/02/do-you-create-space-to-think-before-hitting-crisis-point/) - A consistent theme we see in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure work environments, is leaders and teams reacting to challenges rather than proactively anticipating or addressing them. Even as the year begins, we are hearing concerns about: Surprise departures of key team members People burning out without leaders noticing and realising Individuals feeling alone in bearing heavy
- [Listening to the person rather than the content-Ad Hominem Fallacy](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/04/listening-to-the-person-rather-than-the-content-ad-hominem-fallacy/) - Did you know that what you listen to or reject depends on who is speaking much more than the actual content of what is shared? For example, you might: Dismiss suggestions from a junior team member simply because they lack experience. Undermine external experts because you think they don’t understand the company’s history, culture or
- [Listening – the underrated tool for risk management](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/09/listening-the-underrated-tool-for-risk-management/) - In boardrooms and executive teams, risk management is a standing agenda item. Leaders invest in policies, audits, insurance, and compliance systems. But often, one critical ingredient does not get enough attention — and it’s not a policy or a framework. It’s listening. In the context of emerging psychosocial risk legislation, such as the new legal
- [Are you inclusive if you don’t listen to people you disagree with?](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/06/are-you-inclusive-if-you-dont-listen-to-people-you-disagree-with/) - When we talk about inclusion, we often focus on individual backgrounds and characteristics —such as culture and race, gender, religion, sexual orientation etc. — and creating spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging. These are critical components of inclusion, but they are just the beginning. A deeper, often overlooked layer of inclusion is how
- [Spot and develop your hidden talent to advance Meritocracy AND Diversity and Inclusion](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/04/spot-and-develop-your-hidden-talent-to-advance-meritocracy-and-diversity-and-inclusion/) - The concepts of meritocracy and diversity are sometimes perceived as being at odds with one another. Some people believe that a focus on merit is not inclusive, nor does it achieve diversity, while others feel that D&I initiatives dilute merit-based decisions. This thinking has created divisions between those who have supported D&I efforts and those
- [What Messages Are People Receiving Through Your Leadership Behaviours?](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/02/what-messages-are-people-receiving-through-your-leadership-behaviours/) - In my previous article, I shared that ‘Many of us underestimate what we are capable of.’ This talked about As leaders, we often focus on the words we say and the policies we put in place, believing they are sending the right messages needed to guide their teams. While words and policies are important, what
- [“Just be yourself” is not helpful](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/01/just-be-yourself-is-not-helpful/) - In my previous article, I shared that ‘Many of us underestimate what we are capable of.’ This talked about the ‘competence gap’ and how for many people, their level of confidence is below their level of competence. Part of the reason why we underestimate ourselves is we often hear the comment: “Just be yourself.” While
- [Don’t assume that a person being quiet is an introvert](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/02/dont-assume-that-a-person-being-quiet-is-an-introvert/) - If you assume that someone who is quiet is an introvert, you could completely miss the opportunity to create an environment where they can flourish and contribute their best. Of course, it is very possible that the person 𝘪𝘴 an introvert. But introverts are not always quiet, and not all quiet people are introverts! People
- [There are multiplying costs to undervaluing Quietly Powerful leadership](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/03/there-are-multiplying-costs-to-undervaluing-quietly-powerful-leadership/) - There is a multiplying cost to organisations, when they undervalue Quietly Powerful leadership. I continue to hear from people in organisations that there is a bias towards more outspoken, confident appearing styles as what’s needed to be promoted into leadership. The obvious cost of this bias is that quieter professionals are overlooked for leadership positions,
- [Sadly, there is still a stigma for being quiet](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/03/sadly-there-is-still-a-stigma-for-being-quiet/) - I wish I didn’t have to share this lesson 8 years after starting Quietly Powerful. It has also been 12 years since Susan Cain's book, “Quiet”, and her TED talk went public, and there have been many other authors and coaches sharing ideas on quietness - whether it’s to do with introversion, cultural conditioning, power
- [We need to stop trying to ‘fix’ people who don’t fit the majority](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/02/we-need-to-stop-trying-to-fix-people-who-dont-fit-the-majority/) - If we want to advance DEI and lift the quality of leadership, we need to focus on upgrading the system, along with unlocking individual potential. Maintaining the status quo and trying to integrate those who are not in the majority, is an easy trap to fall into. It is easier for the majority as they
- [Over- and under-estimating what we are capable of](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2025/01/over-and-under-estimating-what-we-are-capable-of/) - I often quote Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic's reference to a study that shows the overlap between confidence and competence is a mere 9%. There are two sides to this mismatch, or ‘competence gap’: Confidence > Competence (overconfidence) Confidence < Competence (under-confidence) I have worked with so many people in the second category – they are highly
- [Labelling Divides, Listening Builds Bridges](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2024/11/labelling-divides-listening-builds-bridges/) - Have you noticed how much and how often we label others? It is easier to place people in neat categories—labels that we believe define others’ values, intentions, or intelligence. Whether it's generational terms like "Boomer" and "Gen Z," political identities like “right-wing” and “woke”, gender, race, personalities, religion, or even viewpoints on contentious topics like
- [The long-lasting and wide-ranging impact of racism and microaggressions](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2023/02/the-long-lasting-and-wide-ranging-impact-of-racism-and-microaggressions/) - Have you ever stopped to think about the long-lasting impact of racist comments and microaggressions? I recently had a coaching client who opened my eyes to the lasting impact of these types of incidents. I hesitated to share this but when my coaching client gave me permission, I felt it was important to share. She
- [Not All Introverts are Great Listeners All the Time](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2023/05/not-all-introverts-are-great-listeners-all-the-time/) - Introverts are often stereotyped as quiet, reserved individuals who are excellent listeners. While this may be true for some introverts some of the time, not all introverts are great listeners. I am indeed an introvert and can come across as a good listener, as I may not say a lot or be economical with my
- [Leadership emergence is NOT the same as Leadership effectiveness](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2023/12/leadership-emergence-is-not-the-same-as-leadership-effectiveness/) - Have you seen ‘mistaken’ leadership appointments or promotions where people who appeared to have leadership potential did not turn out to be the best leaders? On the flipside, have you seen people with great leadership capabilities or potential being overlooked, perhaps because they are not as visible or do not fit the ‘prototype’ of who
- [Psychological Safety is not the same as being comfortable](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2024/02/psychological-safety-is-not-the-same-as-being-comfortable/) - There’s a difference between being safe and being comfortable, whether physical or psychological. When you’re training to run a marathon, there’s no doubt there will be some discomfort while training. There will be a certain point where, if you overtrain, it becomes unsafe, but it’s further along than the point at which you become uncomfortable.
- [Is Your Leadership Team Having Productive Disagreements?](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2023/08/is-your-leadership-team-having-productive-disagreements/) - The best leadership teams make the most of diverse expertise, knowledge and perspectives to make informed and considered decisions, particularly in complex situations. All too often, leadership teams are unable make high-quality decisions because they either avoid disagreements or clash due to differences in views. Many fear that disagreement represents conflict and, as such, may
- [True Humility: A Sign of Self-Esteem](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2024/10/true-humility-a-sign-of-self-esteem/) - In a world where assertiveness and charisma are still seen as prerequisites for success, humility might seem like a weakness. But true humility is far from self-effacing or submissive; it is, in fact, a profound demonstration of self-esteem. Having interviewed 50+ successful Quietly Powerful leaders, humility stands out as one of their leadership strengths. Quietly
- [How well do leaders use their quiet superpowers? (hint: there's room for improvement)](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2023/06/how-well-do-leaders-use-their-quiet-superpowers-hint-theres-room-for-improvement/) - Leaders of all kinds can access a range of ‘quiet superpowers’ to build relationships, lead their teams and organisations, and deliver results. Over the last few years, I have been gathering data from clients and presentation audiences on how effectively their existing leaders use these superpowers. Sadly, the ratings people gave for the leaders they
- [Why our brain freezes when put on the spot](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2022/06/why-our-brain-freezes-when-put-on-the-spot/) - Have you been asked a question in front of a group and gone blank? You know your stuff and it’s not like you don’t have the answer, you just can’t think of it right there. Or… someone challenges your idea and you can’t think of a way to respond. Even though you can see holes
- [Benefits of Poor Listening](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2022/10/benefits-of-poor-listening/) - In a recent “Listening Masterclass” with senior leaders, we asked: “What are the benefits of poor listening?” You may be thinking “What? There are no benefits, are there?” Perhaps the leaders thought the same. The logic driving this question is that most people agree that we experience poor listening in the workplace often. If there
- [When the pursuit of efficiency becomes inefficient](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2023/02/when-the-pursuit-of-efficiency-becomes-inefficient/) - With the pressure to perform, do more with less and get things done quickly, efficiency and productivity have become very much a goal for many people and organisations. Have you noticed, though, that in the pursuit of efficiency and productivity, we end up rushing everything and don’t do anything very well? I felt this effect
- ["Bulldozer"​ no more](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2022/06/bulldozer-no-more/) - For those of you in Australia, what a weekend with the federal election! Some of you may be very disappointed and others of you may be elated. Putting aside policies and politics, what I am absolutely thrilled about is the removal of the "bulldozer" approach to leadership. Our former Prime Minister acknowledged that he has
- [Do you worry about being put on the spot? (and what you can do about it)](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2022/05/do-you-worry-about-being-put-on-the-spot-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/) - I still remember the time when I went blank when asked a question in a group of senior leaders. It was supposed to be an informal roundtable discussion but I felt the need to make an impression as it was an opportunity for me to share some different perspectives. It was an engaging conversation where
- [Not comfortable with power?](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2021/04/not-comfortable-with-power/) - While continuing to interview incredible leaders for the Quietly Powerful Leader interview series, a few shared their discomfort with being called Quietly Powerful, in particular, ‘powerful’. They were happy to be called ‘influential’ or ‘confident’ but not ‘powerful’. I have also come across senior leaders who underestimate or downplay the power they actually have. Perhaps they
- [Have your inner voices taken over the driver’s seat?](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/07/have-your-inner-voices-taken-over-the-drivers-seat/) - And where are they taking you? To dark places you don’t want to be, where you feel anxious, afraid and small? Or to places where there seems to be big thick walls and ceilings to keep you locked up? Or to places where you feel frustrated and annoyed with yourself, that you can’t reach your
- [How organisations and leaders crush diverse talent without realising](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2017/02/how-organisations-and-leaders-crush-diverse-talent-without-realising/) - Following my article Bias towards style over substance is keeping your real talent hidden, I found out from a colleague about an organisation which eliminated introverts from their talent pool after doing some personality profiling of their high potentials. Most of my readers know where I stand on the issue of diversity of leadership style
- [War on Wasted Talent](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/03/war-on-wasted-talent/) - Many have spoken and written about the War for Talent. I wrote an article Let’s stop the war for talent nearly 3 years ago. My thinking has evolved, but my message is largely the same. In fact, I shared at the EEON (Equal Employment Opportunity Network) lunchtime talk on 20th March that if organisations are
- [7 ways a manager can crush team members’ confidence and ability to speak up and contribute](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/03/7-ways-a-manager-can-crush-team-members-confidence-and-ability-to-speak-up-and-contribute/) - Speaking to a senior executive recently, he told me about a change he saw in a team member he ‘inherited’. He described how this team member had shifted from being pretty much mute, with no opinions of their own, waiting for instructions and lacking initiative to being quite feisty, unafraid to express their views and
- [The dangers of leaders who appear confident but are not so confident inside](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2017/11/the-dangers-of-leaders-who-appear-confident-but-are-not-so-confident-inside/) - Lately I have had many coaching sessions and conversations around aspiring leaders who wish to be more confident. Many have been told to ‘be more confident’, which is unhelpful (see Don’t tell me to ‘be more confident’). Others have been told that they appear confident but don’t feel so confident inside. I am excited to
- [The definition of what good leadership looks like needs an update](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2017/10/the-definition-of-what-good-leadership-looks-like-needs-an-update/) - Quietly powerful was started as a movement to help quieter professionals to succeed on their own terms rather than having to ‘fix’ themselves (See Fixing people who don’t fit). The bigger intention behind the work was to challenge how we define what good leadership looks like. Intellectually, we are starting to recognise that good leadership
- [We all want leaders who listen. So why don't we have more quieter leaders?](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2017/04/we-all-want-leaders-who-listen-so-why-dont-we-have-more-quieter-leaders/) - Time and time again I hear people in organisations say they wished their leaders listened to them more. How would you feel working for a leader who: Listens to you and thinks about what you said?Ask questions to understand?Humble, knows that they don't know everything?Speaks infrequently, quietly, slowly or deliberately?Includes you in planning and decision
- [Stop faking till you make it!](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2017/04/stop-faking-till-you-make-it/) - Because it will burn you out. I’ve been there. I have heard from many people who have been there. Quietly Powerful Women has now reached over 400 women and it seems that the ‘exhaustion from faking’ is one of the biggest challenges. Many of these women are successful. And many feel exhausted and don’t feel
- [Fixing people who don’t fit](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2017/05/fixing-people-who-dont-fit/) - I recently had an interesting evening where I went to two unrelated, separate events and came away with the one message. We keep trying to fix people who don’t fit. The first event was “Re/designing schooling” event by Learning Environments Australasia. My daughter was invited to share her project on her vision of an ideal
- [Stop putting introverts in a box](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2017/05/stop-putting-introverts-in-a-box/) - One of the frustrating things about being more introverted is that you get put into an ‘introvert’ box. Introverts are regularly stereotyped as: Being shyAnti-socialNot confidentAnalytical and detailed focusOrganised and structuredNot good with people/groups of peopleNot good at networkingNot charismaticNot very talkativeSoftly spokenBook worms Firstly, not all introverts have all these qualities. There are confident,
- [Quietly powerful is not just about introverts](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/04/quietly-powerful-is-not-just-about-introverts/) - There seems to be an automatic assumption that when we talk about quiet people, they are introverts. In many cases this is true, but not always. Having worked on the Quietly Powerful movement for a while now, this is definitely not the case and worth keeping in mind. While many books and articles have been
- [Strong leadership ≠ dominance](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/04/strong-leadership-≠-dominance/) - Recently I heard two cases where leaders with track records were unsuccessful for roles they applied for, and they were unsuccessful because the hiring manager was looking for a ‘strong leader’. One of them wrote to me and said: “I think they were looking for that [a dominating style of leader] because it is their
- [Personality-ism](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/06/personality-ism/) - There have been plenty of discussion and writings about sexism, racism and age-ism. Have you noticed personality-ism, though? Let me offer a few examples I have personally heard of or experienced… Situation 1: A HR professional told me that the parent company of his firm had used a personality profiling tool as part of their
- [If you have perfectionist tendencies which hold you back, try this…](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/08/if-you-have-perfectionist-tendencies-which-hold-you-back-try-this/) - Have a laugh. Laugh at the things you didn’t quite get right. Laugh with others about the things you didn’t quite get right. Laugh at yourself for being so perfectionist and worrying about things so much. Laugh and remember most of these are first world problems. If all fails, laugh at the fact that you
- [5 additional insights from 2 years of Quietly Powerful](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/08/5-additional-insights-from-2-years-of-quietly-powerful/) - What started as a little experiment with 15 women for breakfast is growing up – Quietly Powerful is now 2 years old and have now reached thousands of people from around the world. I feel grateful for the memorable moments, inspiration and support from a range of people! I thought to share some of the
- [Quietly Disadvantaged Talent](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/10/quietly-disadvantaged-talent/) - In conversations with quieter professionals, I hear examples of how they have felt disadvantaged in the workplace. It is surprisingly common place and yet often not seen as a problem. It is more often seen as the problem for the quieter professionals to fix and fit in. While I have the view that the individuals
- [Quietly Powerful Leaders – who are they and why we don’t have enough of them](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2018/12/quietly-powerful-leaders-who-are-they-and-why-we-dont-have-enough-of-them/) - Since starting the Quietly Powerful movement just over 2 years ago I have had the pleasure of interviewing 24 Quietly Powerful leaders so far, to understand what makes them quietly powerful and how their natural tendencies have been their leadership strengths (join the Quietly Powerful LinkedIn Group to access the recorded interviews). A few patterns
- [5 reasons why we need leadership without authority](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2019/09/5-reasons-why-we-need-leadership-without-authority/) - The Golden Key RMIT chapter (a collegiate honour society that invites the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students) asked me to explore “leading without authority” with their students and a panel of experienced leaders: Dr Wendy Harding, CEO of the National Institute of Organisational Dynamics
- [7 reasons why we need more quietly powerful leaders – now, more than ever (short)](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2019/02/7-reasons-why-we-need-more-quietly-powerful-leaders-now-more-than-ever-short/) - My last article Quietly Powerful Leaders – who are they and why don’t we have enough of them outlined the key attributes observed in Quietly Powerful Leaders whom I interviewed and why we don’t have enough of them, based on conversations and research. Late last year I had the opportunity to discuss the attributes of
- [Reluctant leaders may be your best leaders](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2019/02/reluctant-leaders-may-be-your-best-leaders/) - Having interviewed 26 quietly powerful leaders and reflected on what they told me, what struck me was that some were reluctant leaders. They never thought of themselves as leaders initially. Someone – a mentor, a manager, a senior leader – saw something in them, encouraged and gave them opportunities to step into leadership. Here are
- [8 Quiet advantages that most of us tend to miss](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2019/04/8-quiet-advantages-that-most-of-us-tend-to-miss/) - Quiet still gets a bad rap. I have never heard anyone say “Oh, she’s a bit quiet” with a positive tone. I hear about quiet achievers being great contributors who get overlooked or ‘used’ for their ability to deliver, rather than recognised as they should. It is only when prompted that people start to think
- [If only you had listened and been open to being influenced…](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2019/06/if-only-you-had-listened-and-been-open-to-being-influenced/) - Communication would cease to be a monologue and the number one complaint Your coaching would have hit the mark and people would take more ownership Motivations and values of others would be clear to you so you know what would get people fired up Difficult conversations would have been an opportunity to understand each other
- [Quiet ≠ Quietly Powerful](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2019/06/quiet-≠-quietly-powerful/) - Some of you may be thinking “I know quiet leaders or quiet people who are not effective. They don’t talk to people, they go off and do their own thing and we don’t know what they’re thinking most of the time.” It is true. Being quiet does not always equal Quietly Powerful. It depends on
- [Introversion is not a disorder and femininity does not equal weak](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2016/08/introversion-is-not-a-disorder-and-femininity-does-not-equal-weak/) - I have continued to receive messages from women who could relate to The double glazed glass ceiling and Are you ‘covering’ your quieter self? All five of the Quietly Powerful Women’s Breakfasts are now booked out and more women are interested. So what’s going on? There’s frustration stirring in these women, about being misunderstood, being
- [Quietly Powerful – an oxymoron or truth](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2016/09/quietly-powerful-an-oxymoron-or-truth/) - Over 150 women have attended the Quietly Powerful Women’s breakfasts over the last month and a half. Many women have said, “I’m glad I’m not alone” as well as “It’s great to know that my introversion / quietness can be a strength.” Some commented that “quiet” and “powerful” seemed like an oxymoron. It was reinforced
- [Do you have to be extroverted to get ahead?](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2016/11/do-you-have-to-be-extroverted-to-get-ahead/) - Whether organisations, leaders and individuals are aware or agree with it or not, the collective belief to this question is an overwhelming ‘yes’. Of the 114 people who responded to a survey before attending the Quietly Powerful Women’s (QPW) events, a whopping 92% feel that they have to be extroverted to progress in their careers.
- [Don’t tell me to “Be more confident”](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2016/08/dont-tell-me-to-be-more-confident/) - …Because that doesn’t help me to become confident. In fact, it’s telling me that I’m not confident enough to be good enough, which makes me feel even worse and less confident. I know you mean well, but there are other things you can do instead.
- [Confidence is NOT the answer](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2016/10/confidence-is-not-the-answer/) - At least it’s not the first thing you need. I had a lot of engagement on my recent article Don’t tell me to “Be more confident” and enjoyed the input from various people. One in particular got me thinking. “Let me let you into one of the lesser known secrets of "confident" males (and females
- [Calm in the chaos](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2020/03/calm-in-the-chaos/) - In times of uncertainty like we are experiencing now, worry, panic and chaos can set in. These are the times when tapping into our quiet power will help us find calm in the chaos. By accessing our inner calm, we can respond creatively rather than react. Find opportunity in what seems like a crisis. The
- [Remembering that your mind can be easily tricked](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2017/01/remembering-that-your-mind-can-be-easily-tricked/) - If you want to have a breakthrough in 2017, remember that our minds can be easily tricked. Pause before believing and acting on what you see, hear, read or feel. While traveling in Tokyo we visited a mind-twisting place called the Trick Art Museum. Here are a few fun photos. They look 3D but they
- [Bust these myths and pick the right talent for the job](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2020/09/bust-these-myths-and-pick-the-right-talent-for-the-job/) - Hiring mistakes are costly, especially in leadership positions. It affects the performance and morale of the entire team and organisation, not just the individual role. If you want to get better at identifying, hiring and promoting talent, especially if you want true diversity in your teams, consider questioning the following myths: Quiet = introvert =
- [Bias towards style over substance is keeping your real talent hidden](https://quietlypowerful.com.au/2017/01/bias-towards-style-over-substance-is-keeping-your-real-talent-hidden/) - Thank you to the people who responded to my previous article Do you need to be extroverted to get ahead? One of the comments raised another level of challenge - Unconscious bias toward style over substance. If you were to choose one to promote between people who have the following qualities – who would you

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