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How the Availability Heuristic Distorts Your Office Reputation
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the availability heuristic — the mental shortcut that makes the most recent or vivid information feel like the most important. They explore how this bias shapes office politics, from performance reviews to promotion decisions, and why a single mistake can haunt you while a year of good work gets overlooked. Using real-world examples like a missed deadline that overshadows months of wins, they explain how the recency effect and emotional intensity skew our judgments at work. They also share practical strategies for making your contributions more memorable, such as documenting wins, using storytelling, and timing your visibility. If you've ever felt like your hard work goes unnoticed while one slip-up defines you, this episode offers insight into why that happens — and what you can do about it. Tune in for a practical guide to navigating the hidden biases that shape your professional reputation.