The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks Carla Harris: “The Work Doesn’t Talk; You Do.”
Nov 21, 2025
Carla Harris, a Wall Street executive and leadership coach, shares her expertise on career strategy with humor and authority. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for your own work rather than relying on it to speak for itself. Carla discusses how building trust in the workplace is similar to personal relationships, highlighting the need for flexibility in a changing job landscape. She outlines her LEADER framework for effective leadership and encourages listeners to be intentional in their pursuit of success.
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Claim Credit Publicly
- Speak up and claim credit because the work itself won't announce your contribution.
- Communicate your results to the people who make decisions so they can advocate for you.
Invest In Relationships
- Invest time in workplace relationships even if people seem unapproachable.
- Build trust so others will vouch for you behind closed doors when opportunities arise.
Personal Story Of Staying Quiet
- Carla Harris describes withdrawing and keeping her head down, which pushed her to the outside of the circle.
- She learned that not being known meant nobody would quickly recommend her for opportunities.
