The Visibility Factor

228. Closing the Leadership Perception Gap


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228. Closing the Leadership Perception Gap

 

Most high-performing leaders believe that exceptional work will naturally lead to recognition and promotion.

Unfortunately, organizations don't make leadership decisions using perfect information.

Executives make decisions based on what they've observed, what they've heard from trusted leaders, and the evidence available to them. If your leadership isn't visible, your value may never become part of that evidence.

In this episode, Sue explains why performance and perception are not the same thing, introduces the idea of the Leadership Perception Gap, and shares practical ways to make your leadership easier for decision-makers to recognize.

If you've ever wondered why someone less capable seemed to get the opportunity you wanted, this conversation may completely change how you think about leadership visibility.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Performance earns credibility.
  • Readiness earns promotion.
  • Strategic visibility helps decision-makers recognize your readiness.
  • Leadership communication is not self-promotion.
  • Organizations can only evaluate the information they have.
  • Creating value drives performance.
  • Communicating value creates opportunity.Top of FormBottom of Form
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    The Visibility FactorBy Susan M. Barber