The increasing number of research and studies demonstrate that likable employees have more success on the job Nowadays being likeable and having a positive demeanor can surpass competence Likeability is not a gift it is a skill set that is developed through years of experience Studies have shown that likeable people are more successful in business and in life They have the opportunity to get rewarded promoted and elected more often than those who are less likeable A study done by Melinda Tamkins of Columbia University states that popular workers were seen as trustworthy motivated serious decisive and hardworking and were recommended for fast track promotion and generous pay increases Their less liked colleagues were perceived as arrogant conniving and manipulative Pay rises and promotions were ruled out regardless of their academic background or professional qualifications The Likeability Factor by Tim Sanders explores how having an appealing personality can positively influence life and careers Life is a popularity contest We want to work with people that make us feel good to be around them Likeability is the tiebreaker to almost anything Sanders 2005 Being likeable is more important than confidence because people gravitate towards others who create a positive emotional response in them as it delivers psychological benefits In other words likability is the ability to produce a positive emotional experience in someone else such as making co workers feel good about themselves Being likeable and having a positive demeanor is important because if others like you then that means that you possess the ability to get along with others which is a prized workplace skill and in addition people will support you in the workplace
