The new workplace environment is increasingly sophisticated, economically uncertain, and focused on personal accountability for performance results. There is a strong correlation between exceptional performance and behaviors that are considered to succeed by agility of thought and problem solving.
Star players are those who are able to convey a sense of strength and control. The key to their career and personal success lies in maintaining critical professional competencies and conveying a robust professional presence.
Ask these 5 tough questions below to assess your own personal presence.
- What do I do that adds to every team or work environment I enter? What is my meaningful contribution? Your answer here is your brand promise.
- Does my brand promise directly relate to my career direction?
- Do others see the same professional presence that I am trying to convey?
- Are there gaps in my intended professional presence and others’ perceptions of it?
- What can I do to close those gaps?
