Feeling Inferior At Work?

Many of us feel unimportant at work, also feel like we are not doing enough, and it is not justified to your potential. If that is the case, then it is our responsibility to step up and justify yourself. We all have something to say to the world. We all have a contribution to make. Each of us has ideas that can reshape the world, in large ways or small. Whatever be the issue, if you really want to make an impact, it’s crucial for your voice to be heard.

Too many of us shrink back when it comes to finding and sharing our ideas with the world. We assume that our ideas may not measure up with experts’ who we assume have some unique talent. We believe that working hard and keeping our heads down will be enough to move our careers forward. But none of those things is true.

Most recognized experts achieved success, not because of some extraordinary genius, but because they learned how to put disparate elements together and present ideas in a new and meaningful way. That’s a skill anyone — with hard work — can practice and learn. In today’s economy, it’s simply not enough to do the job well, developing a reputation of experts in your field attracts opportunities, and it’s the ultimate form of career insurance.

You are here in this world to make an impact. Now is the time to start. It is not essential to be the world’s leading expert; you can be a leader in your company or your community. Everybody starts small, so can you.

There is a lingering cultural belief that if you just work hard enough, you’ll be lauded as an authority if your work merits it. Unfortunately, that is not true. People are overwhelmed by the clamor of their direct reports, Facebook friends, and Twitter followers; they just aren’t paying attention to you. As the average job tenure decreases, you can’t rely on your reputation as a hard worker; your new boss and colleague have no clue. You need to be willing to share yourself and your ideas if you expect to advance. Building a strong professional reputation is one of the best ways to protect and advance your career.

Remember, you don’t have to be a superstar, but you do have to be deliberate about identifying the place where you want to contribute and starting to share your ideas.

Whatever your cause or perspective is, we can’t afford for the best ideas to be buried inside you. Our value isn’t as robots, executing tasks. It’s as thinkers who make the connections and spark new insights and change the world by seeing things in new ways.

Being an expert and sharing your ideas is not just about making more money; it is about solving the problem and making a difference in a way that creates value for yourself and others. It is a gift. It is a willingness to be brave, open up, and share yourself. It is a willingness to risk having shot down your ideas because you genuinely believe they can help others. It is a willingness to trust that your generosity will benefit the world. So, start today and take a step forward towards your goal and disrupt the way people value you.