# Prof. Gavin Kilduff's research on the effect of people's mindsets on their status is highlighted

1 Faculty News October 21, 2013 ![Fast Company logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/uat_026723.jpg?itok=PGORMP3v)>

Excerpt from [Fast Company](http://www.fastcompany.com/3020234/leadership-now/looks-can-be-convincing-to-get-promoted-just-appear-competent) -- "As was predicted, the promotion-primed people were more assertive and better regarded than the folks who reflected on their duties or commutes. But even more startling, [Kilduff](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/gavin-kilduff) and Galinsky continued research that showed how those initial interactions set up long-term dynamics."

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