You work long hours and provide your customers and cross-functional stakeholders the best possible thought leadership, service, or guidance — only to learn you aren’t perceived as the rock star you believe you are. Perhaps the project you nailed wasn’t as well received as you thought, or you flawlessly executed a change but didn’t bring senior leaders along the journey at a pace they could digest.
When You Think You’re Doing Good Work — But Others Don’t
Five steps to take when you learn that others’ perceptions don’t match up with your own.
January 17, 2024
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Summary.
Learning that others’ perception of you or your work doesn’t match up with your own is unsettling, but there are steps you can take to repair it. Learning how you’re perceived can provide an opportunity for self-improvement and professional growth. When you make the effort to reflect, seek additional feedback, acknowledge missteps, learn, and reach out for support, you’ll foster a new perception that you’re committed to — and capable of — growth. The author presents five steps you can take to change a negative perception of you or your work.