Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. — Robert Greene

Always make those above you feel comfortably superior.

Author: Robert Greene

Insight: Your boss doesn't need you to be smarter—they need to feel secure. It's counterintuitive, but letting people think they're in control actually gives you more influence than proving how capable you are. The real power is invisible.

Source: The 48 Laws of Power, Law 1, 1998

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Always make those above you feel comfortably superior.

Robert GreeneThe 48 Laws of Power, Law 1, 1998

Insight

Your boss doesn't need you to be smarter—they need to feel secure. It's counterintuitive, but letting people think they're in control actually gives you more influence than proving how capable you are. The real power is invisible.

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Robert Greene

Robert Greene was an American author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction, including "The 48 Laws of Power" and "The Art of Seduction." He is recognized for his keen insights on human behavior and his controversial yet influential writing style.

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