Sentences with phrase «social pecking order against»

«Your brain is wired not only to figure out where you sit in the professional and social pecking order against others, but to reinforce your position in that pecking order,» says writer Steve Errey, who continues: «When you get wrapped up in establishing or maintaining status, the moment your place in the hierarchy drops you're going to feel pretty horrible... Don't get into the status game — there are no winners.»