Make Your Boss Look Like A Hero
Teresa Brazen, CPCC, ACC
Inspiring a new era of leadership ?? | Executive Coach | Host of The Inspirational Leader Series ??
Early in my career as a consultant, I received a great piece of advice: "Make the person who brought you in look like a hero within their organization."
This principle isn't just about making others look good—it's about understanding the dynamics of professional recognition and appreciation. Everyone, from your immediate boss to the C-suite, values being seen as competent and successful by their peers and superiors.
If you strategically and authentically highlight the strengths and contributions of those who support your role (genuinely, and only if you believe in their capabilities), you create a positive ripple effect.?
This approach can significantly bolster your relationships, enhancing trust and mutual respect. It demonstrates that you're not just there to succeed on your own but to uplift the entire team, contributing to the broader success of the company.
Remember, the key is authenticity.
It’s a simple strategy, but when executed with sincerity, it can transform your professional relationships and build an enduring trust bank.
?? If you’re looking to enhance your team dynamics or need strategies to boost professional relationships, feel free to reach out. Let’s discuss how you can make not just yourself but your entire team shine.
A bit about me:
I’m not your typical coach—I bring an innovator's lens to leadership, and I'm hell-bent on helping you become the impactful leader you aspire to be. I've worked in the design industry for over 15 years—as a design consultant, educator, and business leader. I've helped teams at NASA, Cisco, Clorox, and more adopt innovative ways of working. I spearheaded the global expansion of Cooper Professional Education—a leader in design and creative leadership training—to ten countries. Today, I bring my strategic leadership expertise to bear as a certified Leadership + Executive Coach (CPCC, ACC, Applied Neuroscience). I leverage a robust toolkit encompassing design thinking, neuroscience, and learning development to enhance the leadership capabilities of individuals and teams through coaching, team development programs, workshops, and offsites. My mission is to help good people become great leaders—so that they can enhance their influence and reshape the workplace for the better.