These four factors can block your success, maintain your conflicts, and undermine your career. You may know some professionals who would be much more successful if they reduced their levels of EARP and their self-confidence. They might receive greater support from their colleagues, clients, and suppliers, too. Surprisingly, this tactic can bring benefits to you in many circumstances. However, high self-confidence can actually impede your progress during periods of rapid change.
Most professionals acknowledge that the world is changing rapidly.
Under these conditions, high self-confidence may not be as useful as when conditions are relatively stable. Think about those few colleagues of yours who refuse to learn how to use a computer. They are quite confident that their way is optimal. They believe it's working. They don't need to bother with computers.