Stop thriving in the company of suck-ups!

If you’re wondering what this cuddly doggy video is doing on your Linked In feed, read the rest of the post for a timely lesson to managers writing year-end reviews :)

(As per not-so-scientific surveys) A whopping 80% of executives admit to giving more attention to their furry friends than their own family! While they vehemently denied loving them more than their own spouse and kids, the reason for this attention was ...

“The dig is always happy to see me. It never talks back, and gives unconditional love no matter what I do!” 

In other words, the dog is a suck-up. 

But here's the kicker: if we're not careful, we might end up treating our colleagues at work like, well, dogs. Surrounding ourselves with “yes” people, and rewarding those who constantly shower us with praise, whether it's genuine or not. 

And guess what? Without meaning to, we are basking in hollow praise which makes us, well hollow leaders who thrive in the company of suck-ups! 

Reference: “What got you here won’t get you there” from Malcolm Goldsmith