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You're not paid for your performance. But for your perceived value!
You're not paid for your performance. But for your perceived value!
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this latest episode, we delve into a crucial aspect of professional success that often goes overlooked: understanding and leveraging your perceived value.
In today's competitive landscape, it's not just about delivering results; it's about ensuring that your stakeholders recognize the value you bring to the table.
Let's explore how you can master this art and elevate your career to new heights. Here are some questions I discussed during this episode:
Who are your stakeholders?
Before diving into strategies for enhancing your perceived value, it's essential to identify your stakeholders. These are the individuals or groups who have a vested interest in your work and its outcomes. They could be your managers, clients, colleagues, or even regulatory bodies. Understanding their needs, expectations, and priorities is the first step towards demonstrating your value effectively.
How do you create value for yourself through knowing your stakeholders?
Knowing your stakeholders enables you to tailor your efforts to meet their specific requirements. By aligning your work with their goals and priorities, you not only enhance your relevance but also position yourself as a valuable asset. Whether it's providing insightful analyses, delivering timely solutions, or offering strategic guidance, catering to your stakeholders' needs is key to creating value for yourself.
How do you discover the problems and why should you create the solutions?
Proactively identifying problems and offering solutions is another crucial aspect of increasing your perceived value. Instead of waiting for issues to arise, take a proactive approach to problem-solving. By anticipating challenges and offering innovative solutions, you demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and leadership qualities—all of which contribute to your perceived value.
In today's competitive landscape, it's not just about delivering results; it's about ensuring that your stakeholders recognize the value you bring to the table.
Let's explore how you can master this art and elevate your career to new heights. Here are some questions I discussed during this episode:
Who are your stakeholders?
Before diving into strategies for enhancing your perceived value, it's essential to identify your stakeholders. These are the individuals or groups who have a vested interest in your work and its outcomes. They could be your managers, clients, colleagues, or even regulatory bodies. Understanding their needs, expectations, and priorities is the first step towards demonstrating your value effectively.
How do you create value for yourself through knowing your stakeholders?
Knowing your stakeholders enables you to tailor your efforts to meet their specific requirements. By aligning your work with their goals and priorities, you not only enhance your relevance but also position yourself as a valuable asset. Whether it's providing insightful analyses, delivering timely solutions, or offering strategic guidance, catering to your stakeholders' needs is key to creating value for yourself.
How do you discover the problems and why should you create the solutions?
Proactively identifying problems and offering solutions is another crucial aspect of increasing your perceived value. Instead of waiting for issues to arise, take a proactive approach to problem-solving. By anticipating challenges and offering innovative solutions, you demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and leadership qualities—all of which contribute to your perceived value.
Released:
Feb 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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