Karl Edwards presents Working Matters

Tag: popularity

  • Listen In -> Avoiding Success. Four Fears That Hold Us Back #5: Fear of Not Being Liked

    More painful for the new leader than probably anything else is being unpopular.

    Accepting a promotion would involve choosing to put myself in this awkward place vis-a-vis my team where my decisions might evoke negative reactions.

    The promotion is attractive because I anticipate being successful, making good decisions, and being enthusiastically appreciated for doing so.

    And yet, deep within, we know reality is not so simple. Reality is that we cannot please everyone.

    A wise question to ask oneself is how will one respond to the negative reactions, both those with substance and those without.

    More germane to this week’s discussion, though, is asking whether you are avoiding the responsibility of leadership in order to avoid the unpopularity that often goes along with it?

    Listen in.

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  • American Idol Savvy: Underwhelming Final Performance Means…

    Idol…we’re in for one serious popularity contest.

    While both Kris and Adam truly impressed with their initial performances of the night, they both underwhelmed with the subsequent two.

    And while there is always a significant popularity component in any contest, with singing removed as the primary distinguishing factor in this singing competition, all that remains to determine this year’s winner is fan loyalty.

    Who inspired their fans to get on the phone and stay on the phone?

    While their personal and professional styles couldn’t be more (more…)