Being the go-to person for problem-solving can establish dependability but hinder career advancement. This strong reliability often leads colleagues to associate one’s identity with execution rather than leadership potential, resulting in being an 'overlooked high performer.' To break this pattern, visibility and perception must be enhanced. Transforming from a role of execution to one of vision and leadership involves effectively communicating career aspirations, improving one's image, and increasing exposure within the organization.
If you're the one person people always turn to, the one who 'gets things done,' congratulations! You're dependable-but not necessarily promotable.
Being dependable is valuable, but it can lead to being overlooked for advancement. People start to associate your identity with reliable execution, not leadership.
If you are always fixing problems you didn't create, you're not likely to be seen as vision-setting; instead, you're more likely to be the office mechanic.
If you want to transform from office fixer to future leader, consider some of these strategies: communicate your aspiration, improve your image, and increase your exposure.
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