You’ve heard it before—your reputation precedes you. But how often do you really consider how your reputation is judged by everyone across your organization, not just your direct boss or team? In this episode, I dive into the critical connection between your reputation and your relationships, revealing why what others say about you when you’re not in the room can alter your career path. I unpack the art of being a trusted advisor, the importance of accessibility and warmth, especially for high achievers, and offer actionable strategies to build support throughout your organization so you’re the person everyone wants to see win.

"When things are going to shit, you're not a bull in a china closet. You're still supportive, you're still respectful to everybody."

This week on The Rising Leader:

· Step into leadership by being the go-to person who takes ownership and eases your boss’s challenges

· Build win-win relationships with your peers on the leadership team—cooperation beats competition

· Your reputation is shaped by every interaction, across every level of the organization

· High-performing individuals can unintentionally intimidate; leading with warmth and accessibility counters this

· Promotion decisions are rarely made in isolation—everyone’s opinion matters

· Remaining steady, respectful, and supportive even during tough times differentiates leaders from doers

· Being a reliable supporter in moments of uncertainty makes you indispensable

· Offering help proactively, especially when others are struggling, forges a legacy of trust and respect

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In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.

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