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People who are kind and intelligent but have no close friends have usually spent so long being competent in every situation that they've forgotten, or never learned, how to be helpless in front of someone - and helplessness, offered honestly, is one of the primary raw materials that close friendship has always been made from - Silicon Canals

Real friendship is built on vulnerability and connection, not competence or capability.

Beyond the Certificate: Why Real Expertise in Investigative Interviewing Comes from Practice

Training and certifications signal competence, but true effectiveness in investigative interviewing requires disciplined application and real-world experience.

Law

fromAbove the Law

2 weeks ago

What Even Is AI 'Competence'? It Depends. - Above the Law

Failing to use AI in legal practice may lead to malpractice risks, as suggested by recent judicial statements on evolving industry standards.

Venture

fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire shares 3 ways to succeed at one of Elon Musk's companies

Success at Elon Musk companies requires competence with consistent delivery, deep multi-level problem understanding, and loyal trust in leadership balanced by realistic limits.

fromDailycaller

5 months ago

Democrats Are Finally Comfortable Trashing Their DEI Stars

After years of pretending that no other qualities mattered in a politician besides one's race, sex, and sexuality, Democrats have discovered that competence and charisma, two traits without which candidates will fail, are far more important than whether you are black, gay, or non-binary. For the past few months, three of the Democratic Party's most beloved DEI stars have been taking arrows left and right from the very same party establishment that elevated their careers in the first place.

US politics

fromPsychology Today

6 months ago

The Three Pillars of Timeless Professionalism

In a world where "professionalism" can mean anything from jeans-on-Fridays to polished Zoom backdrops, it's easy to feel adrift. Early in my career, I steered clear of PowerPoint entirely-back when slide decks ruled boardrooms-and I'm gratified that its limitations are now widely acknowledged. Likewise, the proliferation of online classrooms and virtual collaboration tools has laid bare how technology can foster passivity instead of true engagement.

Careers

Psychology

fromPsychology Today

7 months ago

Applied Requirements in the Pursuit of Excellence

Motivation, application, commitment, and effort together produce merit, achievement, competence, and excellence when actively applied.

fromFast Company

9 months ago

How leaders can ask questions without undermining their authority

There's a myth that to be a good leader, you need to be the smartest person in the room. This reluctance, often rooted in fear, prevents leaders from asking for help.

Growth hacking

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