The Power of Self-Promotion
Overcoming Reluctance to Claim Achievements
In today’s blog to aid you on your leadership adventure, I will be outlining the steps to overcome the reluctance to claim achievements and not enlisting allies. This is a common issue that many people face who tend to keep their heads down and shy away from self-promotion. However, this approach can hold you back and prevent you from reaching your full potential.
- Shift to a new habit of self-promotion and finding allies and mentors. This means figuring out an appropriate way to bring attention to your successes and making your achievements visible to senior levels.
- Find allies who can support you and help you navigate the challenges of your career. A “who-centric” approach creates more support, better positioning, greater visibility, and less isolation.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help and involve someone else in your efforts to make positive behavioral changes. It costs nothing to enlist a colleague, friend, boss, or direct report in your journey toward personal and professional growth.
By following these steps, you can overcome the reluctance to claim achievements and not enlist allies. Remember that self-promotion is not about being obnoxious or bragging about your achievements, but about finding an appropriate way to bring attention to your successes and making your achievements visible to senior levels.
With the support of allies and mentors, you can achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Stay tuned for more tips and advice on personal and professional development in my upcoming posts.
