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Why the Victim Mindset Feels Good (But Costs You as a Leader)

by Gershon Guinanas | May 22, 2025 | 0 comments

A businessman in a suit places multiple $20 bills into his chest pocket. On the left, a green overlay features a white circle with an icon of a person sitting on stairs leaning against a wall—representing sadness or defeat, often used to depict the victim mindset. The image contrasts the emotional toll of that mindset with hidden financial or leadership consequences.

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