Comments on: the appearance of competence http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/ thoughtful personal finance, career and health advice Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:46:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michael http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/comment-page-1/#comment-29683 Michael Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:55:42 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1188#comment-29683 The appearance of confidence is definitely an asset. We all know somebody who could still do quite well in life with only a high school education, because they present themselves well and know how to talk to other people. It's a great skill that is quite useful, and seems much harder to acquire than the skills/abilities you obtain through formal education. The appearance of confidence is definitely an asset. We all know somebody who could still do quite well in life with only a high school education, because they present themselves well and know how to talk to other people. It's a great skill that is quite useful, and seems much harder to acquire than the skills/abilities you obtain through formal education.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/comment-page-1/#comment-27471 Michael Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:55:42 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1188#comment-27471 The appearance of confidence is definitely an asset. We all know somebody who could still do quite well in life with only a high school education, because they present themselves well and know how to talk to other people. It's a great skill that is quite useful, and seems much harder to acquire than the skills/abilities you obtain through formal education. The appearance of confidence is definitely an asset. We all know somebody who could still do quite well in life with only a high school education, because they present themselves well and know how to talk to other people. It's a great skill that is quite useful, and seems much harder to acquire than the skills/abilities you obtain through formal education.

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]]> By: TStrump http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/comment-page-1/#comment-27281 TStrump Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:17:02 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1188#comment-27281 First impressions seem to be everything.<br />People are more concerned with how people look on a superficial level, rather than probing deeper.<br />Human nature, I guess. First impressions seem to be everything.
People are more concerned with how people look on a superficial level, rather than probing deeper.
Human nature, I guess.

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]]> By: the weakonomist http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/comment-page-1/#comment-27268 the weakonomist Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:46:15 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1188#comment-27268 It isn't about what you do 80% of the time, it's about giving 100% of your all during the 20% of the time your company really needs you. <br /><br />Some people are 9-5ers and are OK with leaving at the end of the day. Then there are the people that have the knowledge and skill to get the whole team through a tight spot, and they'll do whatever it takes.<br /><br />In my experience these are the people that are recognized and promoted. It has literally been my experience. It isn't about what you do 80% of the time, it's about giving 100% of your all during the 20% of the time your company really needs you.

Some people are 9-5ers and are OK with leaving at the end of the day. Then there are the people that have the knowledge and skill to get the whole team through a tight spot, and they'll do whatever it takes.

In my experience these are the people that are recognized and promoted. It has literally been my experience.

]]> By: Enrique http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/comment-page-1/#comment-27267 Enrique Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:55:58 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1188#comment-27267 Where does the “influence” or “connections” factors are in this appearance of competence concept? Many times people get promoted due to the fact that they know or have a good relation ship with people that are able to give them a promotion or higher compensation. I do believe that a combination of competence, appearance and connections is the ideal mix. Where does the “influence” or “connections” factors are in this appearance of competence concept? Many times people get promoted due to the fact that they know or have a good relation ship with people that are able to give them a promotion or higher compensation. I do believe that a combination of competence, appearance and connections is the ideal mix.

]]> By: Curmudgeon http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/comment-page-1/#comment-27266 Curmudgeon Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:46:59 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1188#comment-27266 I don't think it's as clear cut as that, Steve. In many of the financial institutions, I think there was probably some level of competence, but there was also arrogance, perhaps brought about by the high pay packages. I am a Master of the Universe (with apologies to Tom Wolfe), ergo, I can do no wrong. I suspect that history will conclude that it was not the lack of competence that brought them down, but rather the arrogance.<br><br>In recent history, we had a President who was brilliant, highly competent, and a decent person. Yet Jimmy Carter's presidency is largely considered a failure. Conversely, no one would call Ronald Reagan technically competent or brilliant, but he is considered by historians to be one of the better Presidents (and perhaps great, depending on who you talk to).<br><br>I wish I could figure out the question of success. I think you are on the right track, but you're not there yet. Keep pursuing this train of thought. I don't think it's as clear cut as that, Steve. In many of the financial institutions, I think there was probably some level of competence, but there was also arrogance, perhaps brought about by the high pay packages. I am a Master of the Universe (with apologies to Tom Wolfe), ergo, I can do no wrong. I suspect that history will conclude that it was not the lack of competence that brought them down, but rather the arrogance.

In recent history, we had a President who was brilliant, highly competent, and a decent person. Yet Jimmy Carter's presidency is largely considered a failure. Conversely, no one would call Ronald Reagan technically competent or brilliant, but he is considered by historians to be one of the better Presidents (and perhaps great, depending on who you talk to).

I wish I could figure out the question of success. I think you are on the right track, but you're not there yet. Keep pursuing this train of thought.

]]> By: Su Prieta http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/comment-page-1/#comment-27265 Su Prieta Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:30:25 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1188#comment-27265 Its a scary thing, but sometimes you need the two extremes to exist in order to have the whole package. Its much less about competence and non-competence and more about complimentary relationships. We could call the people who manage incompetent because they don't know the details, but if the hierarchy were reversed, we'd be able to call the details people incompentent because they couldn't manage. Its a scary thing, but sometimes you need the two extremes to exist in order to have the whole package. Its much less about competence and non-competence and more about complimentary relationships. We could call the people who manage incompetent because they don't know the details, but if the hierarchy were reversed, we'd be able to call the details people incompentent because they couldn't manage.

]]> By: plonkee http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/comment-page-1/#comment-27264 plonkee Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:55:00 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1188#comment-27264 I generally know nothing about how to predict the future of the economy. On the other hand, I do know that during the industrial revolution, particularly in Britain, people said that an economy couldn't survive without being based on agriculture. I generally know nothing about how to predict the future of the economy. On the other hand, I do know that during the industrial revolution, particularly in Britain, people said that an economy couldn't survive without being based on agriculture.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.bripblap.com/the-appearance-of-competence/comment-page-1/#comment-27261 Patrick Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:40:30 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1188#comment-27261 Haha. I know exactly what you mean. My last job was with a consulting firm and we had a couple people promote through the ranks simply because they had the gift of gab. The fact they had no technical skills never seemed to matter. <br><br>It maybe an oversimplification, but I think it's also a strong point. Our economy and the structure of our workforce is in for a major overhaul in the coming months/years. Haha. I know exactly what you mean. My last job was with a consulting firm and we had a couple people promote through the ranks simply because they had the gift of gab. The fact they had no technical skills never seemed to matter.

It maybe an oversimplification, but I think it's also a strong point. Our economy and the structure of our workforce is in for a major overhaul in the coming months/years.

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