You have a reputation at work
Whether you planned for it or not, you are known for something at the office.
A few years ago I was known as ‘equipment guy’, because I was the first to start driving the business holistically and all equipment roads eventually led to me.
Maybe you're very precise, or you're a great presenter.
You might be seen as a great product expert.
Or as someone who gets things done.
Hopefully, you're not always-has-smelly-seafood-pasta-for-lunch gal or guy 🐟
How do you learn what your reputation is?
Ask around for feedback.
Ask your boss, and ask theirs. Ask your teammates, your cross-functional partners, and your stakeholders to find out. The more people are mentioning the same thing, the more accurate it is. Encourage them to share the good and the bad (which is easier said than done, depending on your culture).
Being ‘equipment guy’ was great during my time in that role, since it got me the visibility I needed back then. Right now, I'm working on being known not for what I do in my current role, but for the strengths I bring to any situation.
So don't leave your reputation up to chance: build it with intent and use it to your advantage in your career.
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PS. Did this make you think? Reach out to me!
I'm happy to have a conversation, share my experiences, and pass on the tools I've found to deal with different situations working as an introvert in merchandising and product management.