Leadership Tip

How to get your potential noticed

Overcoming people's perceptions of you isn't easy. But getting bosses, peers, or potential clients to realise, and remember, what you're doing now - and grasp what you're truly capable of - is important if you want them to think of you when new opportunities arise. Here’s how:

  1. Create content. Blog posts, podcasts, videos, or even a savvy and professional Twitter feed demonstrates your expertise and enables people to judge you based on the quality of the material you produce, not your history or credentials.
     
  2. Find a partner. Team up with someone and take turns promoting each other. At networking events or conferences, you both can make a point of mentioning each other's accomplishments or bringing up topics where your partner excels.

The above leadership tip...
was sent in response to a question from a participant on our 10/10 leadership development and mentoring programme and adapted from How to Get Others to See Your Potential by Dorie Clark. Whether you're a first time manager or an experienced leader, straightforward, practical advice on best practice is hard to find. Until now. To find out how you, your team or your organisation can benefit, please join us on our next complimentary webinar or contact us.

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