#119 | Brilliant Work Won’t Save You: This Leadership Visibility Mistake Could Be Costing You Influence and Promotion
UNSHAKEABLE HER: Real-World Leadership, Influence and Promotion for Ambitious Women.Show Notes
What if your six-month review sounds positive—but is actually a warning sign for your career? If you’re a high performer doing brilliant work but still wondering why you’re not being seen as the obvious choice for promotion, the problem may not be your performance. It may be your leadership influence. In this episode, you’ll hear Cara’s six-month review and discover how one vague comment—“you can come across as a bit too much”—reveals a much bigger problem: doing excellent work and being seen...
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