Does it bug you that no one notices or appreciates your effort?
Do you ever wonder, “How did he or she get the promotion and I didn’t?”
Do you ever think, “Why am I not advancing in my career when everyone else seems to be?”
If YES, it’s time for you to stand out—to become noticed so you can get ahead.
If NO, congratulations. You already stand out. Now you’re in a position to help a colleague do the same. And by the way, you can always do more to stand out!
Leadership Tip
Adopt new strategies to help you stand out at work from now until the end of the year.
Here are a few suggestions to consider:
- Be a Mentor.
- Take Initiative and Be Proactive.
- Work Smarter, Not Harder.
- Become an Expert.
- Volunteer More.
- Do more than you’re asked to do.
- Be curious. Ask questions to learn how and why.
- Build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Maintain a consistent, positive, can-do, will-do attitude.
- Be a great team player.
- Fully support everyone on the team.
- Seek and embrace change. Be creative and innovative.
- Show up early, leave late.
- Your dedication will be noticed.
All of these standout tips can be summarized into one: demonstrate exceptional leadership.
Do them to stand out among your peers. And when you decide to move on, you’ll find that most organizations seek to hire exceptional leaders. Why not you?
