Unshowy competence brings drawbacks as well as benefits
Dullness and its discontents
The charismatic corporate climber is a common target for resentment in office life. He—and research suggests men are particularly given to such narcissism—hogs the spotlight in meetings, is adept at grabbing undeserved glory, and is a pro at self-promotion. More often than not, he is the boss’s pet. But he rises on the back of another, unsung, corporate archetype: the competent, diligent but unexciting achiever.
This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “Dullness and its discontents”
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