In the eyes of many, a highly capable employee deserves to be the darling of leadership. However, this is not the case.
Sun Wukong worked the road to learn the scriptures and made outstanding contributions, but he did not win the favor of the first, what is the reason?
Behind this is a reflection of the deeper consideration of leaders when choosing employees who love them.
It is said that Wukong specially went to the South China Sea to ask Guanyin Bodhisattva for advice, and after enlightenment, he finally understood the mystery. The most preferred employee of the leader is not the most capable employee, the ability to work is just a stepping stone, it is the minimum threshold for you to enter a company, and strong ability does not mean that you will definitely be promoted. 
A strong capability can ensure a lower limit, but not an upper limit.
So, what kind of employees does the leader prefer?
Leaders favor employees who are particularly appetizingA smart leader often values the degree of tacit understanding with employees, which is often referred to as the right appetite.
In the movie "The Queen Wears Prada", the protagonist Andy's ability is not outstanding, but he is favored by her boss and becomes her right-hand man. The reason for this is that Andy is able to understand the intentions of her superiors, provide the materials and information she needs, and have an in-depth understanding of her superiors' preferences and styles.
Such an employee can naturally be favored by the boss.
Some employees are very capable, but they are not in tune with the "psychological contract" of the leader, and it is also futile.
For leaders, employees who are "right to appetite" tend to have the following three qualities:
(1) Officer: have a high sense of responsibility
Is an employee's ability important, or is his sense of responsibility important?
You might say that competence matters.
However, in the eyes of leaders, responsibility is more important.
Because although some people are very capable, they just don't give full play to it, and the natural output is average.
And a person with a strong sense of responsibility, even if his ability is a little poor, as long as he maintains this sense of responsibility for doing things, his ability can be cultivated.
But if you don't have a sense of responsibility, even if you are very capable, you are prone to bad things.
Do things reliably,PersistenceEmployees with strong ability and a sense of responsibilityThe leadership is preferred.
They take their work seriously and responsibly, have the courage to take responsibility, and do not give up easily.
Even in the face of difficulties, they will actively seek solutions instead of passing the buck.
The Weakness of Human Nature mentions that when necessary, being able to stand up for the leader and take responsibility is a great favor for the leader, because some mistakes are big mistakes on the leaders and small mistakes on the employees. It's not terrible to carry the black cauldron, your leader will definitely get you back somewhere else, if he doesn't get you back, then such a leader is not worth following. (2) High emotional intelligence: know how to be in tune with leadersAn employee's ability is very strong, but speaking is always uncomfortable, even if the leader with a pattern will tolerate him, often because he wants to use his ability, and will not face this person from the heart of the special preference. For example, Sun Wukong's ability is indeed very strong, if there is no constraint of the mantra, Tang Seng can't control Sun Wukong at all, because Sun Wukong either does it according to his own ideas, and he doesn't communicate with Tang Seng well, or he feels that he is condescending and goes back to Huaguo Mountain to start a business. In this way, Tang Seng really won't favor Sun Wukong in his heart, but he can't do it without him, just use it. There are also those who do not speak, but who owe it. For example, Yang Xiu during the Three Kingdoms period, this person was very smart and more capable, but Yang Xiu's cleverness was mistaken by cleverness, and he always liked to figure out the leader's thoughts, and he was a teacher.
This kind of person actually can't speak and has low emotional intelligence.
People who know how to speak, can understand the leader's code language, and can make the leader feel very comfortableLeaders definitely have a preference.
Don't underestimate this kind of person, what he can do, you may not be able to do it.
It's not a slap in the traditional sense, it's a butKnowing how to do so will mobilize more resources and make it easier to get things done. 
In short, employees with high emotional intelligence know how to get along with their leaders, and are able to read and understand the intentions and needs of leaders. They speak appropriately and are good at expressing their ideas while respecting the opinions of others, thus establishing a good communication relationship with their leaders. (3) Have a pattern: be good at adjustment and transformationIn a diverse workplace environment, employees will inevitably encounter a variety of management concepts and styles when facing different companies and leaders. In this context, it is important to be able to adapt flexibly and quickly adapt and integrate into the new company culture. This is not only a basic skill for survival in the workplace, but also a sign of the size of a person's pattern. Employees with a big picture show an openness and inclusiveness in their way of thinking and behaving.
They do not cling to stereotypes and do not indulge in past experiences and practices, but are willing to adapt themselves to new circumstances and needs.
This adjustment is not simply going with the flow or pandering to others, but:Based on a deep understanding of the company's culture and team goals, we proactively seek the best way to adapt and integrate. In contrast, employees who are reluctant to change and stick to their old ways of thinking and behaving struggle struggle to achieve long-term success in the workplace, even if they have excellent abilities. Because this rigidity and stubbornness not only limits their personal growth, but can also have a negative impact on the overall effectiveness of the team. 
Especially in the rapidly changing market environment, those employees who cannot adjust and adapt in time can easily be eliminated. In addition, employees with a large picture are often able to think beyond personal interests and from the company's point of view.
They not only pay attention to their personal work results and gains and losses, but also pay more attention to the overall interests and long-term development of the company.
This big-picture mindset enables them to remain calm and objective in the face of challenges and difficulties, and actively look for the best solution to the problem. In short,Being good at adjusting and transforming is not only an important ability in the workplace, but also a manifestation of personal pattern and wisdom. For employees, cultivating this ability can not only enhance their professional competitiveness, but also help to achieve greater value in a broader career arena. On the contrary, many capable people are prone to arrogance.
Capable people, easilyArrogant and arrogant, no one in sight, this is the biggest taboo for promotion.
In the history of the Three Kingdoms, Wei Yan and Xu You were both extremely capable figures.
Wei Yan has strong martial arts, outstanding military ability, and outstanding military achievements;Xu You is very intelligent, and the strategy of burning the black nest in the battle of Guandu is breathtaking.
However, both of these talented figures ultimately failed to gain the favor of the leadership and even ended up tragically.
Wei Yan and Xu Yu's problem is not in their ability, but in their personality flaws: they are arrogant and arrogant, and they have no one in their eyes. Wei Yan showed his disloyalty by killing his own owner before taking refuge with Liu Bei;In the later Northern Expedition, he complained a lot about Zhuge Liang's command, and his words were full of disrespect and provocation. Although Xu You had a very good personal relationship with Cao Cao, he often joked about the leader in public, and even called Cao Cao by his nickname "Ah Pu", which was undoubtedly a challenge to the authority of the leader. 
For most leaders, they appreciate employees who are both competent and respectful.
Employees who are arrogant and have no one in sight often make leaders feel threatened and uneasy, which can affect promotion and career development.
Even if the employees are talented, if they don't know how to restrain their edge, they may end up in the same fate as Wei Yan and Xu You. After all, how many leaders in this world can have such a mind as Li Shimin and Liu Bei?Most leaders are ordinary people, can they like you when they think you don't respect them?
Surveys show that leaders favor such employees.
Through sample surveys and interviews, it was found that leaders like employees with characteristics that go far beyond being competent. Here are the traits that leaders most appreciate in their employees:
FaithfulHonest, capable, responsible, willing to share worries for leaders. 2.Strong execution: Ability to respond quickly and execute the decisions and tasks of the leader. 3.Be positive: Full of positive energy, can drive the team atmosphere. 4.Be responsible: Take responsibility for your own work and do not shy away from difficulties and mistakes. 5.Strong communication skills: Be able to express their ideas and opinions clearly, and maintain effective communication with leaders and colleagues. 6.Be proactive: Have clear goals and plans, and take the initiative to achieve them. 7.Strong sense of time: Ability to complete tasks on time and without procrastination. 8.Gregarious: Ability to coordinate and communicate with colleagues to improve team efficiency. 9.Reliable: Employees who have explanations for everything, everything has fallen, and everything has an echo for the leaders to rest assured. 10.Don't get depressed in times of adversity: Ability to remain calm in the face of difficulties, work with the team to take on pressure and solve problems. Write at the end:
The most preferred by the leader is not the most capable, nor is it the kind of employee who is blindly obedient and relies on the whiskers to take the position, on the contrary, those who have a variety of characteristics, they can not only produce results, but also work with the leader and go further with the company. Therefore, as employees, we should not only improve our work ability, but also pay attention to cultivating our emotional intelligence, sense of responsibility, teamwork spirit and other qualities, so as to become an excellent employee in the eyes of leaders. 