Here's something I've noticed about many strong leaders: they'll go to the mat for their people — but when it comes to their own careers, they
are quiet.
When you're in a leadership position, you've had career experiences navigating, communicating and negotiating on behalf of the company and employees but remain in a "stuck zone" when it comes to doing the same for yourself.
Even with having all the experiences and tools, what's not showing up for you when you navigate the complexities within a career strategy?
Clearly Communicating Value
to Become
Your Own Best Advocate.
MAKING VALUE VISIBLE
Picture this scene, because maybe you've
lived it...
Your company had a not-so-good couple of quarters.
Your division head mandates a reduction in headcount.
You and several other managers in your division are tasked with deciding which employees to lay
off.
During a discussion with the other managers, your most valuable team member's name comes up and this is what you
do...
You fiercely advocate for the employee by:
-Explaining the aspects of their role that impact the entire division.
-Sharing five
impressive results they have achieved in the past year.
-Providing details on their current project poised to have huge impacts to the bottom line.
-Articulating the unique value the employee will bring for years to come.
Success---the employee's name comes off the list and their future at the company is secure because you advocated their value.
Advocate for yourself with the same devotion as you would for your most valued employee. Start by knowing and articulating your own value.
How to begin?
Your impact can be QUANTITATIVE or QUALITATIVE.
Get this worksheet and start "writing them down" so you can use them to communicate your value...
