Professional Visibility
As a professional, you are being judged not only on your performance but also on your presence. People form an impression of others within seconds of meeting them. The real question, then, is not whether you’ll create an impression, but rather, will you create the one that you want?
Rely on feedback: Actively solicit feedback on your presence from y
... See moreDina Smith • If You Want to Lead, Master This Skill
“Become a documentarian of what you do.”
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • WIP: the case for sharing your work in public
Things I wish I had known earlier in my career:
1) Viewing the world with a strategic lens (aka knowing why I am doing what I am doing in the bigger picture) - some questions to ask yourself to get that understanding: a) What does my business sell? b) Why do people buy this product/service category? c) Why do they specifically buy my business’ pr
... See moreYour work is full of invisible victories .
That problem you solved last week?
The process you streamlined?
The colleague you helped?
You're creating value.
You're doing the work.
You're making things better.
You just need to turn on the lights so others can see it too.
37x Betterx.comI want you to think more specificallyin every situation you go into, how do you want to be seen?
Harvard Business Review • Defining and Adapting Your Leadership Style | IdeaCast | Podcast
Confidence won’t automatically get you results, but self-doubt sets your ceiling.” I thought that was powerful.
The people who make decisions about your career - promotions, opportunities, projects - are not mind readers. They're like movie critics who only watch the trailers. You? You're the filmmaker and the marketing department. The magic happens when you learn to tell your story.
Your work is full of invisible victories . That problem you solved last week? The process you streamlined? The colleague you helped? You're creating value. You're doing the work. You're making things better. You just need to turn on the lights so others can see it too.