Managing Up
“All major decisions about your career will be made when you are not in the room. How do you want people to describe you when you aren’t in the room?”-Carla Harris
Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Carla Harris, is spot on. We have all wondered at some point what is being said about us in meetings while we wait to hear about a promotion or raise. It’s a guessing game, but it shouldn’t be. How people see you is reflective on how you see yourself.
I am a woman who is determined, hardworking, and passionate. Whether some of those adjectives could be considered a fault or a attribute, I know that is who I am. I set goals and work hard to accomplish them. I am passionate about my work and success. When men say that women are too emotional for positions of power, that speaks directly to me. It’s not about being upset or angered too easily, it’s about being passionate about what you believe and where you stand. As women, we must not shy away from our passion, but embrace it.
What do you value and what risks are you willing to take is something we should always ask ourselves. Weigh the risk versus the reward. Make sure what you are risking is in line with what you value.
You are worth it. You are enough. You’ve got this!
