Hi  ,

One of my students is going through a tough time at work.

His relationship with his boss is getting worse, despite his efforts to perform better and stay respectful.

Have you ever faced something similar — where no matter what you do, the other person seems to have made up their mind about you?

👉 This is a classic case of the Pygmalion Effect.

“My expectations of you will influence your behavior.”

Here’s how it works:

Whatever you truly believe about someone, you send subtle signals — most of them unconsciously.

And the other person picks them up, often without realizing, and responds accordingly.

🤯 Crazy, right?

👉 If I believe you’ll succeed, you often will.
👉 If I believe you’ll fail, you probably will too.

This effect was first established by Harvard scientist Robert Rosenthal, who randomly picked a few school kids and told their teacher they were likely to be top performers that year.

The result?
Those random kids actually showed significant IQ improvements by the end of the year.

The catch?
They weren’t any different.
The only real difference was the teacher’s genuine belief in them.

So how does this relate to your boss (or anyone you're struggling with)?

If deep down, you believe they dislike you, you're unintentionally projecting that belief.

And they’re simply responding to it.

It’s not easy — but it’s possible to shift.

Start saying to yourself:

“My boss respects me.”
“I’m their most trusted person.”

“They appreciate me deeply.”

Believe it — and they might start believing it too.

This applies to any relationship:
Your manager, your spouse, your kids, your team.

It might feel fake at first.
But give it time — and give them a new story to grow into.

Your professional (and personal) success?

👉 1% strategy.
👉 99% mindset.

Don’t let the wrong beliefs ruin your right opportunities.

Do let me know if you found this message useful:)

To your Brand's Success

Sakshi Chandraakar