Career success Quote by Jonathan Berent
““ Communication Skills and Career Success Many people with social anxiety make the unfortunate mistake of assuming that if they communicate very little, they will be less likely to meet with failure. Exactly the opposite is usually the case. Often, people with significant social anxiety give very little of themselves and are therefore not a part of the effective chemistry necessary for overall productivity and fulfillment. Usually, their reticence is the result of an effort to blend in, but rightly or wrongly, such people are perceived by others as uninteresting and unimportant—the equivalent of death in the workplace. Instead of creating the desired safety net, the persona incognito provides the surest way to be ignored on the job and considered generally ineffective.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Business Psychology Review, 2020
Social anxiety leads to under‑communication, causing others to overlook you, which harms career success.
In simple terms: Quiet people may be ignored at work.
Key Takeaway
Speak up to be seen.
Themes
career
communication
anxiety
Mood
cautionary
motivational
Type
advisory
psychological
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- team projects
- networking events
Key Concepts
self‑presentation
visibility
team chemistry
Questions to Reflect On
- How can introverts contribute without over‑talking?
- What strategies increase perceived value?
A Different Perspective
May not apply to all personalities.
