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How to uncover your own presence
How to uncover your own presence
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Key takeaways:
While you may receive positive reviews and data, it’s equally important to know how your presence is perceived as it’s crucial for career growth. Here’s a method to gather this valuable feedback:
Shift from functional to present perception: Move beyond assessing functional skills and focus on how your presence impacts your professional interactions.
Quantitative data vs. perception: Quantitative data and reviews provide valuable insights, but understanding how others perceive you in real-time situations is equally essential.
Asking the right questions: Instead of seeking negative feedback, ask yourself which feedback is more critical for your career: knowing that your writing needs improvement, your financial skills could be updated, or that your presence in meetings is ineffective.
Initiate a presence audit: To gain this valuable insight, consider conducting a "presence audit" where you actively seek feedback from five individuals.
Choosing feedback providers: Select five individuals who know you well in different settings or contexts. They should be willing to provide honest feedback.
Two key questions: Ask these five people two fundamental questions:
1. What's the general perception of me?
This question helps you understand how you come across to others.
2. What can I do differently that would most impact my success?
Instead of focusing on what's wrong, inquire about actionable changes you can make.
1. What's the general perception of me?
This question helps you understand how you come across to others.
2. What can I do differently that would most impact my success?
Instead of focusing on what's wrong, inquire about actionable changes you can make.
Five feedback responses: Collect responses from these five individuals to form a comprehensive picture of your professional presence.
Utilize the information: Incorporate this feedback into a presence development plan, which can help you identify areas for improvement.
Sources
Kristi Hedges (2014). How to Uncover Your Own Presence. YouTube. https://youtu.be/2yviJGRsqBU?si=3zs1VOW618Hj1fOF
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