In our previous post ‘How Different Power and Status Are‘ we exposed the differences and why it is important to seek to develop some Status, and not just Power to progress in conversations and be successful.
At the same time it is important not to seek too much Status (or to concentrate just on seeking it) because it will become, beyond a threshold, a manifestation of one’s ego.
Thus status is dangerous concept because it may lead to a disconnect with the reality of the action, and too much self-centering. Status and the external perks and benefits associated with it is important but ideally it should be temporary and diminish after a certain period unless steps are being taken to justify it.
Status should be earned and should be related to one’s actions. And that’s where the concept becomes difficult.
