In the third Stage of Professional Influence, you’re Known; however, in this stage, you may not have a long-term strategy beyond the familiar tactics that got you known. But what if you’re comfortable where you are and don’t want to be Well-Known?
In the first of the Five Stages of Professional Professional Influence, we state, “You’re Unknown for your true value, which means you’re probably experiencing feelings of frustration, anxiety, and overwhelm. You are thwarted in many areas and goals. It seems unfair—why does it seem so easy for others?”
Some people or personalities have a linear relationship to earning a living. They see time spent and dollars earned as a simple equation.
In all five stages of Professional Influence, you focus on “amplifying the value of your help,” but what does this mean and how do you do that? In the mind of others, you are a narrative of help. Discover this secret ingredient and why it is so important.
Authority: People follow the lead of credible, knowledgeable experts. When you’re Known, many have heard of your value, help, and authority.
One true test of your value, help, and authority is this:
What happens when you remove your help?
