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Competence Quote by Amy Cuddy

“It's not uncommon for people to overvalue the importance of demonstrating their competence and power, often at the expense of demonstrating their warmth.” quote by Amy Cuddy — Download Open image

“It's not uncommon for people to overvalue the importance of demonstrating their competence and power, often at the expense of demonstrating their warmth.”

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Let us be thankful for health and competence, and, above all, for a quiet conscience.

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