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**12 Hidden Psychological Biases Working Against Your Career Goals in Your Office**

This is not a book about Racial or Gender bias. This is about something more.. 12 Hidden Psychological Biases, right at your workplace, right in front of you.. day-in & day-out!

Corporates spend millions of dollars every year to train their managers against biases prevalent in their workplaces. But as a new entrant or a mid-senior level employee you cannot simply hope for these trainings to instill a better sense in your colleagues and managers. For the sake of your own careers be aware of all the hidden psychological aspects that may be working against your career goals in office.

A Corporate office is full of psychological biases, many not even as prominent or evident as racial or gender bias. Often, we don't even realize that we are a victim of these psychological biases from our managers, until it’s too late. By then, we have either lost out on an interview or have received not-so-great annual performance rating. Awareness is the best cure to navigate through these psychologically complex situations and achieve career success.

The 'Theory of Corporate Mind' originates from a well-known psychological concept called 'Theory of Mind'. Theory of Mind defines the basic ability of human brain to understand and mirror others' perspective. Although this ability originates at a very young age, the adult workforce entering the corporate world doesn't seem to be utilizing this cognitive ability to its advantage.

Do not underestimate the power of these 12 hidden biases. They may have already costed you a lot in your career. Be Aware!