How to stop taking bad advice that can cost you at work, according to an Ivy League psychologist

“Wait your turn.” “Stay in your lane.” “Fake it ’til you make it.”

If you’ve worked in any professional environment, you’ve probably heard advice like this and even taken it. At first glance, it seems harmless—motivational, even. But dig deeper, and you’ll find these statements can often serve to stall progress, mask deeper problems, or encourage unhealthy workplace norms.

You can read my full article on Fortune.com.

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