Credibility vs. Popularity: How Professionals Build Trust, Influence, and a Powerful Personal Brand

If you’ve ever wondered why some people rise quickly at work while others—equally talented—plateau, you’re not alone. In essence, it is a combination of various factors: what you know, who knows you, and what people believe about you. This belief system—your professional reputation—is built through two different, sometimes conflicting, forces: Popularity: being liked, connected, and […]