--- title: Blog | humility description: humility | The Science of Personality --- [CONTACT US](https://info.hoganassessments.com/get-in-touch/?q=contact-us) +1.918.749.0632 - [![](https://info.hoganassessments.com/hs-fs/file-29221339-png/images/iconsLnkIn.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2199407&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr) - [![](https://info.hoganassessments.com/hs-fs/file-29221437-png/images/iconsFB.png)](https://www.facebook.com/hoganassessments) - [![](https://info.hoganassessments.com/hs-fs/file-29221545-png/images/iconsTwtr.png)](https://twitter.com/HoganAssessment) - [![](https://info.hoganassessments.com/hs-fs/file-29221682-png/images/iconsYT.png)](http://www.youtube.com/user/hoganassessments/featured) - [![](https://info.hoganassessments.com/hs-fs/file-29221802-png/images/iconsRSS.png)](https://info.hoganassessments.com/CMS/UI/Modules/BizBlogger/rss.aspx?tabid=541267&moduleid=1088272&maxcount=25) [![Hogan Assessments](https://info.hoganassessments.com/hs-fs/file-1394468644-png/images/HoganLogoMain_0.png)](http://www.hoganassessments.com/) [![globeMain](https://info.hoganassessments.com/hs-fs/file-29224251-png/images/globeMain.png)](http://www.hoganassessments.com/?q=content/international-training) ## [Faking It](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/bid/338757/Faking-It) Posted by [Natalie O'Neal](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/author/natalie-oneal) on Thu, Mar 27, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Hubris or humility](https://info.hoganassessments.com/hs-fs/file-545414914-jpg/images/hubris_200.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=hubris_200.jpg)Ever heard that phrase “fake it until you make it”? In his latest book, *[Confidence](http://www.amazon.com/Confidence-Overcoming-Self-Esteem-Insecurity-Self-Doubt/dp/1594631263)*, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic advises that “when you are competent, fake modesty. When you are not, fake competence. And if you cannot fake competence, then try to fake confidence.”  While the narcissistic attitude that goes hand in hand with charm and enthusiasm can be a handy asset for promotion, it has its downsides. People with narcissistic tendencies are likely to be impulsive, unrealistic in evaluating their abilities, pigheaded, and entitled, to name a few. In a recent [online trend](http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-leadership/wp/2013/12/27/the-least-narcissistic-american-ceos/), humble CEOs are being lauded for their superior leadership styles and healthy organizations. [Learn more](https://info.hoganassessments.com/hubris-or-humility) about the perfect balance of hubris and humility in the workplace.   0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/bid/338757/Faking-It#comments-listing) Topics: [narcissism](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/topic/narcissism), [humility](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/topic/humility) [All posts](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to our Blog [![](http://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/153377/711cc0c8-c2ea-4b1c-b2eb-bc52e9361086.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/153377/711cc0c8-c2ea-4b1c-b2eb-bc52e9361086) ### Meet Our Bloggers [Blaine Gaddis](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/blaine-gaddis/) [Chris Duffy](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/chris-duffy/) [Dan Paulk](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/dan-paulk/) [Darin Nei](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/darin-nei/) [Dustin Hunter](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/dustin-hunter/) [Jackie Sahm](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/jackie-vanbroekhoven/)[Jennifer Lowe ](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/jennifer-lowe/)[Jesse Whitsett](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/jesse-whitsett/)[Jocelyn Hays](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/jocelyn-hays) [Krista Pederson](https://info.hoganassessments.com/krista-pederson)[ Kristin Switzer ](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/kristin-switzer/)[Michael Sanger](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/michael-sanger) [Miranda Hanes](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/miranda-hanes/)[Morgan Meister-Murry](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/morgan-meister/) [Rebecca Callahan](https://info.hoganassessments.com/rebecca-callahan)[Robert Hogan](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/robert-hogan/) [Scott Gregory](https://info.hoganassessments.com/scott-gregory?&t=19495)[Steve Nichols](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/steve-nichols/) [Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic](https://info.hoganassessments.com/blog/tomas-chamorro-premuzic/) ### Most Popular Posts ### Connect ### [How To Buy Why Hogan?](http://www.hoganassessments.com/content/how-buy) © 2014 Hogan Assessment Systems [Privacy Policy](http://www.hoganassessments.com/content/privacy-policy) | [Legal Policy](http://www.hoganassessments.com/content/legal-policy)