“What do you mean I need to be more visible?”
That is what many leaders have heard from the managers and they are shocked. Why? They believe that they are doing a lot now and aren’t sure what it means to do even more. I thought the same until a mentor sat me down and told me it wasn’t enough. It definitely surprised me and I wasn’t prepared to hear that feedback. I wondered how I had missed the clues along the way.
What about you? Have you asked for feedback from key stakeholders about your level of visibility? You may be in a great place and need to do nothing, but what if you find out, like I did, that you need to do more? Isn’t it better to know that information upfront so you can address it? This small step can make a difference in how others see that you take initiative about your personal brand and that is important.
It is your choice how you proceed from here.
If you decide to ask for feedback from your manager or someone else, here is a quick way to do it. “Would you please share how I am doing with my visibility? I want to ensure that I am doing what I need to do to show up in the best way.” You can make any changes that you would like or use it exactly as it is. Just asking for feedback from others says a lot about you and how you value your career!