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January 27, 2025 24 mins

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The ingrained belief that "my work speaks for itself" - while admirable - is not true. It may be a major factor keeping you from reaching your full potential and gaining the recognition your contributions deserve. Learn why "the work speaks for itself" doesn't work, and how to authentically speak up about your accomplishments.

Key themes:

  • Why letting work "speak for itself" becomes limiting as you advance
  • How ingrained messages about humility can hold us back
  • Breaking free from the discomfort of self-promotion
  • Powerful tools to start speaking up for your accomplishments 

Listen to learn why what got you here won't get you there - and how to make the mindset shift needed for greater leadership impact.

Duration: 24 minutes

Rusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.

Get more leadership tips to grow your skillset and mindset at rustygaillard.com, and follow Rusty on LinkedIn.

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