Can you recall a time when you competed against a former colleague for a deal, or faced a tricky hiring decision with a former co-worker among the candidates? Or, maybe you’ve advised clients on an acquisition or a lawsuit while former collaborators were advising the counterparty?
Balancing Competing Loyalties
Research finds that past relationships can get in the way of current priorities.
February 03, 2020
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Summary.
How do professionals convince their employers or clients that they’re loyal? New research finds that to give the impression of uncompromising loyalty to their current role, professionals often become contentious and aggressive toward former collaborators. The problem is, such behaviors can hurt the same stakeholders they’re trying to win over.
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