"Instead of being applauded, many people might face the silent wrath of those who resent their success, undermine them, or make them feel socially excluded. This phenomenon is known as the tall poppy syndrome, where those who "grow taller" than others are cut down to size. It's more than casual jealousy. Tall poppy syndrome penalizes those who stand out and stems from the desire to punish their success. The tall poppy is not rewarded, and they stay small."
"Researchers surveyed over 4,700 respondents across 103 countries to examine how women's mental health, well-being, engagement, and workplace performance are affected by interactions with colleagues, clients, and leaders in relation to their success and accomplishments. The report highlights tall poppy syndrome within a broader context of women's inequities at work. These range from biased hiring practices and pay disparities to systemic barriers in advancement."
Tall poppy syndrome penalizes individuals who stand out by provoking resentment, undermining, and social exclusion at work. Many high achievers experience isolation, sabotage, or subtle punishment instead of recognition. An international research project collected stories from thousands of professional women and surveyed over 4,700 respondents across 103 countries to measure impacts on mental health, well-being, engagement, and workplace performance. The phenomenon interacts with broader workplace inequities, including biased hiring, pay disparities, and systemic advancement barriers. Women experience more profound and damaging effects, with some reporting leaders framing their success as making others look bad.
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