As I talk to leaders about how to be more visible, I notice that they choose ideas that are in their comfort zone. They haven’t had the exposure to something else or they have some fear that gets in the way. They will select ideas that will give them a little more visibility than they have now, but when I push them to think bigger, it is amazing to see what happens! My questions create thinking that generates bigger ideas. That allows them to create bigger actions and their leadership sees them in a whole new way. That is what creates a new perception.
It made me wonder, what do you do if you don’t have someone like me in your life to help you think bigger about your visibility? How can you move past the blind spot that you have and gain a new perspective? There are many ways, but here are a few ideas:
You can listen to podcasts, read articles or books, meet with a mentor, attend an on-line or in person discussion or you can use your imagination and think about the approach someone you admire would take in your situation. These ideas are helpful to get you out of your own head and put yourself in another person’s shoes to see things differently. As you practice this, it will become easier. Look at experiences with a mindset of curiosity. Ask yourself “how can I apply what someone else is doing to be more visible, but in my own style?”
You can use someone else’s idea and fast adapt it to what you want to do. Visibility doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be a simple shift of your perspective that affects your thinking, your actions and over time how others see you. Are you ready to think bigger?