An Introvert's Guide to Visibility in the Workplace

Melody is basically describing me: Many introverts value depth and thoughtfulness in their work over noise and showmanship. They’re content to contribute without constant recognition or the spotlight. And the consequences part also checks out: While this tendency is admirable, it comes with pitfalls, especially in the modern, remote-first work world where being “out of sight” often equates to being “out of mind.” Perhaps you’ve been overlooked for a promotion because a senior leader wasn’t aware of you or your accomplishments. Or maybe your quiet demeanor has been mistaken for a lack of passion. These experiences may have awakened you to the fact that in today’s competitive workplace, hard work isn’t enough. You need to make sure your efforts are seen and acknowledged to unlock new opportunities and support. ...

2024-03-31 · 3 min

Dealing With Surprising Human Emotions: Desk Moves

After reading this post from Lara, I finally understand why I’ve been feeling strangely uncomfortable whenever my work desks have been moved in the past. Here are humans’ core needs in the BICEPS model: Belonging Community: A feeling of friendship and closeness with a group, or being part of a tight community of any size. Community well-being: People are cared for, the whole group feels happy and healthy. Connection: Feeling kinship and understanding with Improvement/Progress Progress towards purpose: You are helping make progress towards an important goal for the company, your team or your own career/life. Improving the lives of others: You see how your work helps improve things for others Personal growth: Learning/seeing fast growth in yourself in skills that matter to you. Choice Choice: Having flexibility, the chance to have more control over key parts of your world Autonomy: Having clear ownership over a domain where you can do as you wish, without asking for permission Decision-making: The ability to have make decisions about the things that matter to you Equality/Fairness Access to resources (money, time, space, etc) feels fair/equitable Access to information is fair: All groups/people have access to information that is relevant to them Equal reciprocity: You support each other equally Decisions are fair and everyone is treated as equally important Predictability Resources: There’s enough certainty about resources (money, personnel hours, space) so you can focus on your job Time: There’s certainty about when things will occur/when you can prepare for them. Future challenges: You can anticipate and thus can prepare for future challenges Direction: Goals, strategy, and direction stay consistent and don’t change too often/fast Status Status: You hold a title/role that honors your worth among your peers/your industry Visibility: Your work is highly visible to people that matter Recognition: Your work is recognized and appreciated in ways that feel good. source ...

2024-03-22 · 2 min