Career Contessa

How to Get Noticed at Work (Without Becoming Someone You’re Not)

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Aug 5, 2025
Lorraine K. Lee, a LinkedIn Top Voice and author of 'Unforgettable Presence,' shares her insights on how to stand out at work authentically. She discusses the importance of visibility for career growth and effective self-promotion without losing one's true self. Lorraine offers practical strategies for enhancing executive presence online and mastering subtle self-advocacy. She emphasizes reshaping personal branding through everyday interactions, encouraging listeners to identify their core identity with three defining words.
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ANECDOTE

Lorraine's LinkedIn Story

  • Lorraine K. Lee shared her experience at LinkedIn where working hard did not lead to promotion.
  • This inspired her to help others avoid similar challenges and advance their careers faster.
INSIGHT

Visibility's Critical Role

  • Visibility is essential because hard work alone won't get you promoted if no one knows about it.
  • Being visible in a distracted, remote work environment is key to career advancement.
ADVICE

Promote Collaboratively

  • Use collaborative language like "we" instead of "I" to promote your work without bragging.
  • Share learnings and results in emails, Slack, and meetings to increase visibility tactfully.
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