The Promotion Call That Follows Someone Forever
A manager has to tell one of two equally qualified people they didn't get the promotion. Both have been with the company for years. Both performed well. The decision came down to subjective factors—one felt more ready, one seemed to have more upside. This episode examines the moment when a leader's private judgment becomes someone's public wound, and how that moment shapes not just the person who was passed over, but the entire team's interpretation of what success actually looks like at the company. We explore the research on how people interpret rejection in competitive contexts, including…
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