What do you do if your boss doesn't recognize your potential?

The most common response for people is to find another job. This does not help anyone. There are 5 ways to deal with it 1. Understand where the gap is in expectations 2. Bridge the gap through communication & through actions. 3. Seek feedback & communicate your intent & try to bridge the gap each day 4. More often than not the problem is not with intent but with the impact 5. Last but not the least if you start to hate your boss it is you not the boss that is the problem

I would recommend to leave the place :) You have better than this set up for you by the universe, as Hard work and Potential is like "Ishq or Mushk chupaye nahi chuptey"

I believe that if you are unnoticed, you are flying under the radar. You don’t have to be the loudest and proudest, but by putting your hand up for as many opportunities as possible, you can increase the likelihood of exposing your own potential. 1. It enables you to work with a greater array of your colleagues 2. Through this, you garner more knowledge, experience and perspective within the organisation 3. The more individuals that know you, the more your skills and potential can be exposed 4. Seek feedback from as many colleagues and stakeholders as possible - not only is it character building, but it provides the building blocks to realising and being noticed for your potential.

Is this not a scenario, that is so common, and any sector of the economy/industry in which we/one operates nowadays? Do make the effort to formally reach out to your ‘manager’, i.e., initiate the conversation/discussion. Determine reasons, if any, for his/her actions? Then attempt to determine what you can do, to add ‘more’ value to your ‘section/department’, and how your experience/exposure, skillset can potentially optimally benefit the organisation, should you be allowed to effectively, efficiently and more economically contribute.

Sometimes lack of trust is the main reason . Your boss doesn't trust your skills and abilities. It's very common to be misjudged, you need to identify the ways to win trust, then only you can communicate what you want and how you add further values

One thing I've found helpful is to seek opportunities for professional development, both for yourself and your team. Always seek opportunities to learn and be curious. More than ever there are free training opportunities that can enhance your skill set; whether those are online resources or your employer sponsored intranet learning platform. Take advantage of those where you can, particularly in areas that are needed for your position. Likewise, if you find training that may be helpful to your staff make it available to them. Once you've developed new skills be sure to showcase them. Flaunt those and let your management know you are up for new responsibilities.

You need more information. Ask your boss to describe the behaviors of an employee that shows their potential. Then decide if you wish to behave that way or not.

Sometimes, it's all about who is delivering the message, which is when expanding your network can become critical. If you notice that your boss has a cross-functional peer that they work with closely or seem to have a favorable rapport with then I'd work to find ways to connect with that individual so that you can highlight yourself. It could be an informal chat to learn more about their dept, personal career growth, or joining a project. Your boss never has to come up in conversation, but that individual now has the opportunity to sing your praises which may in turn shift how your boss views your potential.

Your boss only has as much power as you decide to give them. Yes, read that again. We can be deluded into thinking that our bosses determine our career success. To some degree, that is true. But you have options. If your boss is not investing in you, then you have to invest in you. Build relationships across the org (including skip-levels), and don't depend on any single relationship to bring you opportunities. Seek out opportunities to shine outside of your org, and use platforms like LinkedIn to develop your own authentic voice, story, and following. Share your story because I promise you: you are not alone. Many people are overlooked by their bosses; that is truly unfortunate. Find people who *will* invest in you, generously and freely.

Amélioration des relations personnelles et professionnelles : En apprenant à mieux communiquer, à écouter activement et à comprendre les autres, on peut développer des relations plus saines et plus positives.

One thing I have learnt in such situations is never to take offense (which is difficult) when overlooked. Offense is what would cripple you from dealing with the situation professionally and following the steps already suggested here. Opportunity in a work environment is catalyzed by relationships. Everyone is given an opportunity by someone. Dealing maturely with being overlooked helps you keep good and healthy relationships. Keeping that positive energy around others eventually endear you to them, opening doors for opportunity.

If your boss doesn't recognize your potential, follow these steps to navigate the situation: 1. Reflect on your strengths, skills, and achievements to understand your potential. 2. Discuss your goals, aspirations, and commitment to growth with your boss. 3. Seek constructive feedback to identify areas for improvement and show your willingness to learn. 4. Showcase your potential by volunteering for challenging projects, proposing innovative ideas, and taking on additional responsibilities. 5. Remember that growth happens outside your comfort zone. Take the initiative to create opportunities for growth, regardless of your boss's recognition.

How does one know if, when, or why the boss is not recognizing one’s potential? Determine the indicators one use to concretely and measurably show what the boss is or is not seeing in assessing one’s performance. What metrics are being used by the boss! Potential for any one is an ever evolving aspect based on, in part, performance of tasks and what such peformance indicates to the boss! One size does not fit all potentiality!