24. Maintaining Likability, Cliquey Behavior, and Amanda Seales

In this episode, I dive into what our desire for recognition means and how we can learn to appreciate our own value and authenticity for ourselves. Amanda Seales has been a topic of conversation following the release of this Essence Magazine article: "Op-Ed: It's Time to Admit That Being Liked is More Important Than Being Good at Your Job"

I also discuss:

Respectability politics
Validation in content creator spaces
Networking and likability in the workspace
Understanding envy and jealousy

Resources mentioned:

Amanda Seales' podcast episode "Side Effects of Being 'Too Much'"
NPR "What Likability Means in the Workplace" by Andee Tagle and Clare Marie Schneider

Related Episodes:

Episode 4: "Projecting Insecurities, Dealing with Difficult Personalities, and Lessons Learned from ANTM"
Episode 21: "Embracing Your Calling, Taking a Chance, and Being Okay with Disappointing Others"

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