There are times when you feel
invisible. You’ll say things and no one reacts, then someone else says the same
thing and people respond. You don’t know if it’s you or them.
Many factors could be at play here,
and it’s worth some environmental scanning and self-assessment. Start with a
broad perspective, looking at the culture of your organisation.
What type of temperament receives
the most rewards? If you’re quiet and reflective in an extroverted group, this
type of outcome will be common. And it won’t be malicious, it’s an outcome of
styles. On the other hand, if your company is very political and employees are
given to stepping on each other to get ahead, trampling people in the way you
describe could be a tactic.
Take a look at yourself. If you had
a camera, would you capture an image of someone who looks engaged and
confident, or someone who is diffident or withdrawn?
Also think about the verbal image
you communicate. Hesitation will be perceived as weakness, and you’ll be less
likely to be taken seriously.
Source | Hindustan
Times | 15 September 2015
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