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Gaining visibility doesn’t mean becoming someone else…Reaching a higher level of leadership influence means getting yourself in front of the right people.

But you don’t need to be the loudest person in the room to increase your visibility as a leader.Show up in a way that showcases your leadership abilities while letting your personality shine.Here’s how to lean into your unique personality to gain more visibility:

1. Be authentic-People want to see your authenticity, it makes genuine connections.-Introverted or extroverted personality, it doesn’t matter.

2. Ask questions-Continuous learning shows you’re ready to grow.-People want to work with curious and creative peers.

3. Be solution-oriented-Don’t show up with only problems, identify solutions.-Help others with their problems as well, it promotes collaboration.

4. Learn something in every conversation-Absorb as much knowledge as possible.-Get a better understanding of processes and people.

5. Always add value-Provide ideas, encouragement, and positivity.-Avoid taking up too much time sharing past experiences and achievements that aren’t relevant.

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How do you know if your leadership development strategy is best serving yourself and positively influencing the people you lead?

Start by asking yourself if your decisions and actions are done as acts of service for the people who work for you.

Leadership the a result of a series of acts of service.

If you’ve found yourself leading outside of this principle, invest in your leadership development to get back on track.

Leaders who continually sharpen their skills and lean into a growth mindset have the most impact on their people.

Through 15+ years in leadership roles, I’ve learned a lot about driving my leadership development.

As I rose through the ranks of management, I struggled at times to stay focused on what mattered the most to best support my team.

Self-doubt, fear of failure, and imposter syndrome got the best of me at times.

Now, I work with leaders who experience the same obstacles as they rise through the leadership ranks.

They have a high desire to elevate their influence but…

just need the developmental support to propel them to the next level.

Leaders who take control of their development and realign on strategies to strengthen their leadership…

Are the leaders who excel in their role and elevate their level of influence.

The result is fostering a positive influence on the people who work for you, driving business results, and continually advancing your career.

It begins with ensuring everything you do is an act of service for your people.

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Why do leaders struggle to thrive and advance their careers?

Early on in my leadership career as I was building teams and hiring people...I realized that a lot of people had previous leadership experiences, but they were applying for individual contributor roles.

Later on in my career, it became clear why there are so many ex-leaders.Most organizations don't invest in developing their leaders.

In late 2023, LinkedIn shared that only 12% of organizations have a mature leadership development program in place to help their leaders advance. Out of those organizations, most of them are spending less than $500 per leader in their leadership development.

The trend continues... but here's what you can do to ensure you're developing as a leader:

1. Don't become a victim.-You own your development, so take the wheel and drive it.

2. Avoid a negative echo chamber among peers. -If your peers want to feel "held back" from advancing, let them. Focus on what you can do to advance yourself.

3. Discuss your development needs with your boss.-If your boss doesn't have the time and resources to adequately support you, now you know it's up to you.

4. Invest in a coach-Feedback and accountability during your development journey will achieve advancement faster.

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It’s time to shift from measuring confidence to leading courageously…

If you find yourself doubting your leadership abilities…

This is normal and can follow you through the leadership ranks.

There’s 1 mindset shift you need to rise above self-doubt and lead your people without

sacrificing your authenticity along the way.

Turning doubt and imposter syndrome into the fuel that propels your leadership influence

hinges on your ability to act courageously as a leader.

Instead of focusing on how much confidence you have/don’t have,

Follow your intuition and take courageous action in your leadership.

Self-awareness and a growth mindset are important… but start here.

Focus on courageous actions instead of getting stuck in internal dialogue…

around low/high levels of confidence.

Thinking in terms of how much confidence is “enough”…

Puts you in a scarcity mindset.

There’s plenty of courage for you to tap into…

You’ve done it before and you can lean into it again.

Higher levels of leadership require courageously facing new challenges.

Adapting to new challenges with intuition and courage will help you grow faster

And raise your level of influence

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Failing as a leader can feel devastating…I know the embarrassment, guilt, and disappointment of failing as a leader because I have experienced failure in my leadership career.

I’m going to share with you the proven method of how to bounce back from failure and then use that failure to propel yourself to new heights as an influential leader.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with setbacks and failures in your leadership journey, this is how to bounce back stronger than ever.

Here are the 6 steps that I used after my biggest failure as a leader.

1. Allow yourself to fail-Lean into the discomfort and allow yourself to grieve.-Let yourself feel guilt, but avoid shame. The failure does not define you.

2. Reflect on the failure-Explore the emotions you experienced before and after the failure.-Meditate and/or journal to gain clarity.

3. Accept the failure- Realign your core values.- Did you live outside of your values? How? What triggered it?

4. Create your recovery plan-Identify what skills you’ll need to focus on improving.-Identify who needs to hear your self-refections and strategy for improvement.

5. Execute with integrity-It’s not about proving yourself against someone else.-Focus on improving your past self.

6. Seek mentorship/coaching-Be humble…embrace support for your recovery.-Create accountability and guidance.

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Having more leadership influence means showing up for your team and organization as your true authentic self.

Being an authentic leader at all times will propel you to an elevated level of leadership influence.

Highly influential leaders who have the most impact on their people and organizations live into their true identity in everything they do.

Here are 5 practices that you’ll need to be an authentic and influential leader.

1. Lead by Example

I know this seems like a no-brainer, but here’s a challenge for you…

Imagine every conversation and interaction with your team is video recorded and your thoughts are transcribed for everyone to read.

Identify any judgmental or impatience thoughts, identify the root, and focus on shifting your mindset.

1. Build Strong Relationships

Being authentic means sharing yourself with others and building trust.

1. Show Empathy

Slow down and focus on understanding what your people feel and what support they need.

1. Adaptability and Patience

Authentic leaders adapt to each individual on their team and approach each person’s style with patience.

1. Seek Feedback:

As you lean into your authentic self, seek out feedback and adjust along the way to ensure everyone on your team is feeling included and welcomed.

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Administering growth and development opportunities for your team is a key part of leading with a high level of influence.

Confidently supporting your team with their professional development is imperative as a leader.

The ability to influence the growth of the people on your team so they can advance in their careers is what makes great leaders.

Being able to excel in this impactful leadership skill will not only have a positive impact on your people but will elevate the level of influence you have as a leader.

1. Personalize The Development Experience
   1. There is no universal step-by-step program
   2. Use a tailored approach for each individual
2. Understand Their Goals
   1. Uncover their passions
   2. Identify what motivates them
3. Constant Encouragement and Recognition
   1. 5:1 ratio- 5 recognition to 1 constructive feedback
   2. Create space in your routines for quick, on-the-spot recognition and feedback
4. SBIE feedback
   1. Situation, behavior, impact, expectation
   2. Recognition + and constructive (5:1 ratio)
5. Foster Growth and Development Environment
   1. Make growth and development conversations the expectation of your team
   2. Putting growth and development support into action creates space for others to grow

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Here are 5 strategies that will help you gain support from your boss and propel your leadership journey.

1. Take control of your development
   1. Don’t wait on your boss or anyone else to take the initiative in your development…it’s YOUR development.
   2. Envision what you want to achieve and seek out support to get there.
2. Identify your main objective
   1. After visualizing where you want to go, focus on short-term goals to accomplish now.
   2. When you meet with your boss, don’t show up with more questions than ideas.
   3. Show up as the owner of your development
3. Create sustainable routines
   1. Schedule 1:1 meetings with your boss that focus on your development journey
   2. If once a month is not enough, meet every other week or every week.
4. Act like a higher-level leader
   1. In order to achieve an elevated level of influence, you must show up in that way.
   2. Take feedback from your boss and put it into action to become a higher-level leader.
5. Utilize coaching to the fullest
   1. A common theme I hear among leaders who have risen through the ranks of leadership is the scope and responsibilities no longer align with the level of developmental support they’re receiving.
   2. For me, switching careers to focus solely on coaching leaders required me to seek out support to ensure I’m providing the best support for my clients.
   3. I’ve invested $10k in coaching to help me scale my business for success.