EP014: Why Brilliant Leaders Struggle With Visibility and What to Do About It

Why do leaders struggle with visibility? Visibility is incredibly important in leadership. As an emerging leader, you need to increase your visibility in the office and show signs that you’re a leader. However, it doesn’t come naturally to everybody. Leaders often struggle with visibility, especially when they’re a new leader or a new manager. 

In this episode, I help you understand why you struggle with visibility and what to do about it so you can increase your visibility as a leader. 

What will you learn in this episode?

In Episode 14, “Why Brilliant Leaders Struggle With Visibility and What to Do About It”, you will learn:

• How formal education and entry-level positions prevent you from becoming visible.
• The misconception people have about visibility and self-promotion.
• Why you need to sell your ideas to sell yourself.
• How developing relationships with key people is a form of social proof.
• What I mean by “create disturbance” to increase your visibility.

Resources mentioned:

• “How the Leadership Pod Can Help You as an Emerging Leader” Episode 1.
• “Why You Need to Think About Leadership Development Early in Your Career”, Episode 2.
• “Five Reasons Why You Should Speak Up In Meetings”, Episode 5.
• “Secrets of Self-Promotion for Consultants and New Leaders” Episode 11.

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