Are you too humble?

Most of what people know about your work comes from you.

Here's why this is a problem...

We're conditioned to minimize our successes...

"Oh, that wasn't such a big thing. It was a team effort, and Jen's analysis drove such great insights."

and advertise our failures...

"My presentation didn't go how I planned it at all. I could tell I lost them halfway through. I wish I'd prepared more."

We think this makes us more likeable, relatable and professional.

But here's how these habits undermine your credibility:

Minimizing your impact trains others to see you as non-essential, in a support role rather than a leader.

Over time, they'll see you as replaceable.

Focusing on failures raises or confirms doubts about your strategic approach, self-management and capability.

Over time, it suggests you're not ready for more responsibility.

When you talk about your work, always ask yourself this question:

"What do I want them to remember about me from this moment?"

Every conversation is an opportunity to elevate your reputation.