Leaders who select talent or interview candidates should memorize the adage, “Never kiss a fool or let a kiss fool you.” The idea of letting kisses fool you is something many leaders are more susceptible to than they might realize. After all, as Arthur Conan Doyle once wrote, “Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.” We like it when others recognize how special we are. Sometimes, too much.
Note to self: Don't let my wife read this post. She's been kissing a fool for the past 26 years. On a serious not, Re: Sunshine Effect? Why not just stick to Halo Effect? That's what it is. Google Halo Effect and you get useful information about what it is and how to guard against it. Google Sunshine Effect and you get "How to add rays of sunlight in Adobe Photoshop."
Got it. Thanks for the clarification. More about impression management.
Note to self: Don't let my wife read this post. She's been kissing a fool for the past 26 years. On a serious not, Re: Sunshine Effect? Why not just stick to Halo Effect? That's what it is. Google Halo Effect and you get useful information about what it is and how to guard against it. Google Sunshine Effect and you get "How to add rays of sunlight in Adobe Photoshop."
Just a reference back to “blowing sunshine” from a previous paragraph. Not an attempt to rebrand Halo Effect — but happy you point it out!