Your good work will be rewarded when you least expect it.

Just because they don't tell you all the time, you can be sure people are listening and passing judgment.  So, my advice is to assume this is the case and act accordingly. 

I was reminded of this truism this month when I was contacted on three separate occasions:

1) Someone I met several years ago at a conference connected seeking some guidance about a new business venture. We didn't speak after that one event, but I was informed that this person was reading my blogs, listening to this podcast, my linkedin posts...I was providing value without knowing this.

2) A former business colleague connected for my help to jump start a new business unit.  I guess I did good work when we were previously engaged so another opportunity surfaced and my name came up.

3) Finally, someone I never did business with recommended me for a role with a fast growing saas company that needed sales leadership.  This was based purely on a couple conversations and my track record.

People are watching you, so do good work. 

As Andrew Carnegie famously quoted "My heart is in the work."

Brick