Leaders who take on a higher role don’t always recognize that they need to show up differently and in a bigger way.
It wasn’t something that I realized until a mentor gave me feedback. So what does it take to change who you are and become bigger in your role? This is the time for you to play to win, not play to lose.
The first step is to be aware of how you show up currently. Ask for feedback so you know what your perception is and also reflect how you are feeling in this role. Are you leading or managing? Does your team have the capabilities and skills to be successful? You can only be as strong as the weakest person in your team. Are there changes that you need to make to help you and/or your team succeed?
Now that you have that information, what do you want to do differently? What actions could you take to show up in a bigger way? How can you ensure that people know what you and your team are doing? Do you need help from other people? Create a plan of action that will help you get to your goal of playing bigger.
Start taking the actions that you have laid out in your plan.
Can you see differences in yourself? Are others sharing feedback of how they see differences in you? The most important thing to do is to be consistent with the actions that you take and remember your why.
This process of change takes time. Don’t give up. Stay motivated and keep going. Remember that each action you take will help you be seen in a new way and that is what will help you be considered for the next opportunity!