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1/25/2017 Insights

Are You Making An Impact?

Are You Making An Impact?
by Betty Boyd

Do you sit in your cubicle hoping to get a promotion one day? Do you feel ignored, overwhelmed or just plain burned out? Maybe you're simply not making an impact.

The impact you have in your organization will define how you are looked at — and whether you have a future there. It is not enough just to go in and punch a proverbial time clock to get ahead. There is more to life both in and out of the office. Both leaders and employees have an obligation not only to themselves, but also to those for whom they work.

What does it take to be impactful at your organization? Here are four areas to review.

Seizing opportunities

You should do more than just show up to collect a paycheck. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to help yourself. Take a class, pursue a degree or get a certification in your field of expertise. The sky is the limit, relevant to what you can do.

Leaders can also help by being a mentor or coach. They can give their employees opportunities to grow and make them shine.

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