What could you possibly be doing wrong?
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After all, we don’t want to make you paranoid.
What to do instead:Change your mind-set, suggests Harris.
“Tell yourself that taking the risk, whatever the outcome, is success enough,” she says.
“Most workplaces are highly competitive,” says Dewett.
“The more you rise in the ranks, the more intelligence and experience becomes similar across people.”
I’m wrapping the Johnson account about that time, and those two have a very similar industry focus.
I’d love to make another win with Acme if the team needs me."
Keep your self-promotion targeted and low-key to make it the most effective.
Johnson suggests using language like, “Here are my ideas on this.
What are you guys thinking?”
and “Let’s plan to work on this together” to get the ball rolling.
“This jot down of occasional feedback-seeking behavior is one of the hallmarks of top professionals.”
Once you find the colleagues you feel comfortable talking with, Dewett suggests starting simple.
“you’re free to make it even easier on them by not asking them to answer immediately.
Consider your workplace an even playing field.
“After you master your current role, ask your manager for additional projects that are more challenging.”
And don’t bite off more than you’ve got the option to chew.
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