New research described in a Scientific
American blog by Ingrid Wickelgren suggests that your ability to succeed at
work is tied to how you perceive others.
It makes sense: if you believe people
are competent and self-motivated, you'll be more likely to delegate. But
believe them to be lazy fools and you'll micromanage them to death. More so,
your assumptions about others are a key indicator of psychological capital — a
combination of self-confidence, resilience, hope, and optimism — which in turn
reflects your ability to overcome obstacles and pursue your ambitions.
Now here's the really interesting part: Wickelgren describes
new research from the University of Nebraska that suggests employers can
measure psychological capital in job candidates through a simple test that uses
imaginary scenarios to gauge how we perceive others!
Enjoy reading the research!
Enjoy reading the research!
