Recently an employee of mine asked me why she was passed over for promotion. She pointed out that she was the most accomplished and talented candidate while the individual who received the promotion was primarily known for his good looks and entertaining stories.
So why didn't she receive the promotion?
Because not even her vast amount of talent and sheer number of accomplishments could overcome her predilection for being the most dour, unlikable and yes, hideously plain looking woman this company has hired since the passing of affirmative action legislation.
Yes, she maybe highly intelligent. Her mind for spin is amongst the most adept I've ever witnessed (save for my own) and her business sense clearly makes up for an obvious lack of smell. However, no one can stand being around the woman. She has neither the personality, fashion sense, ego or sycophantic tendencies needed to go beyond her current station. Simply put, she has no identifiable promotable qualities.
Life is not fair my friends. Talent and hard work may breed success, but if your looks and personality can't marry into the family, your ass and career are going nowhere.
Monday, July 21, 2008
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this is true in advertising
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