In our 24-7 world, there’s always another task at hand and no time to rest on your laurels. But if you ignore your project team’s genuine accomplishments, however small, you miss a precious opportunity to inspire even greater successes. And you risk damaging your leadership brand in the process.
When your project team experiences a success, what do you do? Do you ignore these “small” wins, automatically working toward the next goal without an acknowledgement of what has been achieved? Do you share a quick “congratulations” or “good job” and then head back into your office?
In our non-stop, 24-7 world, it’s all too easy to place immediate focus on your next task at hand and forget to stop and reflect on what's been achieved. But if you ignore the wins of your project team, you miss a vital opportunity not only to inspire your team on to even greater successes, but also to strengthen your own leadership personal brand in the process.
Your leadership personal brand — defined as the way others perceive, think and feel about you as a leader — can make or break your success. It impacts your image, your reputation, your relationships, and your performance. As a result, it will also impact your overall career and your finances.