Channeling workplace envy can drive professional success

Workplace envy is common, with about 75% of professionals experiencing it monthly. This feeling can harm productivity and retention but can also drive personal growth when channeled positively. There are two types of envy: malicious, which leads to resentment, and benign, which motivates self-improvement. Organizations with a growth mindset report lower levels of destructive envy and higher skill development. To turn envy into success, professionals should reflect on their feelings and identify skills they admire in others. Engaging with colleagues they envy can lead to faster career advancement and greater job satisfaction.