There are many ways to become more visible, and it is certainly something that everyone who aspires to greater office, or more responsibilities, need to do, as a matter or priority.
Sure, you can do good work and wait to get noticed. But, you may be waiting an awful long time. During which, you’ll likely let you motivation and attitude drift and slide downwards so that any attention you do get may make matters worse for you.
One of the simplest, albeit the most anxiety creating way to get noticed is to step into the line of fire.
Figure out what is capturing the most attention of those you wish to get noticed by. Generally these days, they are the big hairy problems the seniors have to deal with, or else. And the ones that they are struggling to find answers to.
Even better, if these are problems that could bring down the company, or threaten their jobs, so much the better.
The point is, the more motivated they are to solve the problem, and the more dangerous the problems is, the more interested they will be if someone comes up with a solution.
Dangerous territory so it needs to be done well.
But in your case, I’m sure you are more than capable of applying your intelligence, experience and capability to measure up to the task. If not, continue to labour away at what they are not particularly interested in.
As they say, “Fortune favours the brave.”
More about the Firing Line
- How to Step Into the Line of Fire
- Making an Impact at the Top Table
- Five Reasons Why You May Lack Visibility
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