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The Spotlight Effect in Office Politics
Season 3
Episode 105
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
Description
Lucas and Luna reveal how the spotlight effect—our tendency to believe others notice us more than they do—can be a hidden asset in office politics. Drawing on Cornell research and a real-world case from a product launch at a Fortune 500 company, they explain why the spotlight effect makes your small wins feel bigger to you than to coworkers, and how to use that bias to negotiate better, present with less anxiety, and build influence by shifting focus. Specific tactics include using the effect to frame yourself as competent without bragging, and how to avoid the trap of over-correcting. A practical, research-backed episode for anyone who wants to be seen the right way at work.