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When “the work speaks for itself” isn’t enough
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Dear Reader, I recently had a conversation with a client who said something I hear a lot: “I don’t really like the spotlight. I’d rather let the work speak for itself.” He mentioned that when he doesn't know how to solve a business problem on his own, he likes to get a group of subject matter experts together to explore various solutions. Not because it's on his to-do list, but because he sees a need and wants to help. (The kind of thing that doesn’t necessarily show up in performance reviews but somehow eats up your whole afternoon.) That’s leadership in action. Yet no one will know that unless it's shared. For many of us, spotlighting our own good work feels uncomfortable. It can feel like bragging, or we worry we’ll come off as self-promotional. But highlighting what we’ve done isn’t about ego, it’s about visibility and impact. When you share your work, you give others a chance to see what’s possible. You model collaboration, initiative, and leadership. You’re not saying, “Look at me!” You’re saying, “Look at what’s possible when we work this way.” So this week, give yourself permission to take a little credit: Let your work speak for itself, yes. But don’t forget to give it a microphone, too. 🎤 (Bonus points if it's not still on mute. 😉) With ease, Tracy Forwarded from a friend? Subscribe to With Ease Bi-Weekly Newsletter here! I offer 1:1 coaching, group coaching, team facilitation, and public speaking, and tailor offerings to the specific needs of you/your workplace. Contact me to learn more. |
Hi! I'm Tracy, an Executive and Leadership Coach.
Learn how to lead effortlessly by establishing boundaries, collaborting with people with different work styles, and making delegation easier, all while lowering stress and feeling confident in any role, based on my experience as both a long-time executive and a certified executive and leadership coach.
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