A psychologist warns that 4 toxic mindsets can negatively affect individuals at work, affecting "all of us."

Your career advancement will be more successful if you have a positive professional reputation in addition to your education and skills.

Having "status" in the workplace is crucial for decision-making influence and respect from colleagues, according to Alison Fragale, a UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School organizational psychologist and author of "Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve."

Fragale has spent the last 20 years studying the impact of perception on power and influence at work, and claims that many professional issues arise due to how individuals are viewed in the workplace.

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"According to Fragale, status is a fundamental human need that motivates us to seek respect and recognition from different people. When we feel valued and respected by our audiences, it leads to a more fulfilling life, both physically and mentally."

Fragale suggests ditching four limiting mindsets to boost your status and achieve success.

'I don't care what others think of me'

While being true to yourself at work is generally viewed positively, disregarding feedback entirely due to a "I don't care what others think of me" mindset can lead to trouble, advises Fragale.

Collaboration and relationship-building are crucial in workplaces. If your colleagues or supervisor perceive you as dismissive of feedback, they may view you as arrogant or difficult to work with, which could hinder your career advancement.

According to Fragale, our quality of life is greatly influenced by what others think of us. By demonstrating our ability to receive and act on feedback, we can enhance our emotional intelligence and earn the trust of our colleagues.

'I don't have time for this'

Fragale suggests that small actions, such as scheduling a coffee chat with a colleague or assisting a new employee with a task, can help improve your workplace standing. It's important to make time for these activities in your busy schedule.

If your boss believes your workload is too heavy to allow for a 20-minute coffee chat, they may not assign you new projects that could lead to a raise or promotion.

To enhance your reputation, Fragale recommends incorporating a daily cultivation practice into your routine. This could be a single habit or two that you can perform consistently to improve your standing.

Fragale advises taking time to brainstorm ideas for team meetings or attending courses and workshops to improve skills.

When feeling frantic, exuding confidence can help others perceive you in a more positive way.

'I don't want to be a status seeker'

Striving to present yourself positively at work is not inherently negative, according to Fragale.

By showcasing your strengths, speaking confidently with your bosses and colleagues, and being mindful of how you present yourself, you demonstrate to them that "your appearance matters greatly to you, and you will carefully consider how to be your authentic self while still earning their respect and admiration."

Fragale advises that you can obtain status without presenting a false self-image or attempting to influence others' perceptions of you.

"People are reluctant to admit that they intentionally manage their reputation because they believe it means they've lost their authenticity," she explains.

'I'm an imposter'

Imposter syndrome affects even the most successful leaders: 71% of U.S. CEOs admit to experiencing it, according to a June 2024 Korn Ferry survey of over 400 executives.

Fragale suggests that self-doubt is likely a result of taking on new responsibilities and pushing oneself outside of their comfort zone. By adopting a mindset that embraces this challenge, individuals can move from "I can't" to "I'll find a way to make it happen."

Self-doubt is viewed as a strength by executives such as Barbara Corcoran and Cava CEO Brett Schulman. Corcoran stated in a January TikTok video that "You're going to try harder than the next guy, and it's in the trying that you find your confidence."

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