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What does it mean?
The person is not as important or impressive as they appear.
In plain terms
This person is less impressive than they look.
What can you take from it?
Do not judge value based on outward appearance.

Where it applies

  • evaluating leaders
  • meeting strangers
  • assessing candidates

Putting it to work

  • look beyond titles
  • check references
  • observe actions

Questions to consider

  • What traits matter more than looks?

Another view

Sometimes appearance does correlate with competence.

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