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LESSON 21 · CONFIDENCE AT WORK

Show Your Value Every Month

Thirty-two easy ways to show your value every month, so your good work is seen and remembered.

Good work needs a voice. Share it in small monthly steps.

40 tipsEasy things to say7-day plan
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40 tips that really help

These ideas come from Lean In (Sheryl Sandberg), The Confidence Code (Katty Kay and Claire Shipman), Never Split the Difference (Chris Voss), and everyday practice. Pick one tip and try it today.

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TIP 1

Show your value every month

Good work is not always visible. A short monthly update to your manager, listing what you did, what it achieved and what is next, makes your contribution clear and takes the pressure off review time. It also builds the habit of noticing your own wins.

TRY THIS
Write a five-line update of this month’s results and send it.
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TIP 2

Keep a wins log

Weekly.

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Start.
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TIP 3

Write lessons

Learning.

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Add.
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TIP 4

Keep it short

One page.

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Trim.
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TIP 5

Send monthly

Calendar.

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Schedule.
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TIP 6

Send to your manager

Directly.

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Email.
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TIP 7

Send to stakeholders

If relevant.

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Share.
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TIP 8

Use bullets

Easy reading.

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Format.
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TIP 9

Use plain words

No jargon.

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Edit.
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TIP 10

Use credit

Name helpers.

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Add.
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TIP 11

Use asks

Support needed.

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Add.
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TIP 12

Use a positive tone

Calm.

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Check.
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TIP 13

Avoid hiding problems

Be honest.

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Include.
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TIP 14

Avoid long essays

Short.

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Trim.
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TIP 15

Avoid forgetting

Reminder.

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Set.
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TIP 16

Avoid comparing

Own page.

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Focus.
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TIP 17

Scene: performance review

You already have evidence.

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Compile.
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TIP 18

Scene: promotion

Evidence of scope.

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Gather.
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TIP 19

Scene: restructure

Show value.

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Update.
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TIP 20

Scene: new manager

Brief them.

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Send.
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TIP 21

Scene: remote work

Visibility.

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Share.
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TIP 22

Scene: shy

Written updates.

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Start.
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TIP 23

Scene: busy manager

Three bullets.

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Trim.
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TIP 24

Scene: team update

Include others.

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Collate.
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TIP 25

Scene: client reports

Results.

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Send.
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TIP 26

Scene: freelance

Monthly summary.

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Email.
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TIP 27

Scene: new job

First 90 days list.

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Start.
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TIP 28

Scene: slow month

Include learning.

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Write.
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TIP 29

Scene: big month

Share proudly.

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Send.
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TIP 30

Scene: mistakes

Include and fix.

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Be honest.
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TIP 31

Scene: mentors

Share with them.

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Send.
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TIP 32

Scene: peers

Swap updates.

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Invite.
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TIP 33

Review quarterly

Trends.

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Look.
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TIP 34

Celebrate yearly

Look back.

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Reflect.
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TIP 35

Use templates

Save.

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Create.
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TIP 36

Use tools

Docs, sheets.

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Pick.
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TIP 37

Be patient

Habit grows.

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Keep going.
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TIP 38

Seek help

Coach.

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Consider it.
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TIP 39

Celebrate

Visible value.

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Mark it.
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TIP 40

Close with clarity

Say, “My work should be seen.”

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Write it.

Easy things to say

When you are stuck, pick one of these. They work in many everyday situations.

SHARE

“Here is a quick update on my results.”

SHOW

“This month I finished three projects.”

LINK

“This helped the team reach its goal.”

ASK

“What should I focus on next?”

THANK

“Thank you for your support.”

CLOSE

“I will send another update next month.”

Your first week

One small action a day. Each day is only a little bigger than the last.

DAY 1
Track your work
DAY 2
Pick top three wins
DAY 3
Write a short update
DAY 4
Use numbers
DAY 5
Share it with your boss
DAY 6
Ask about priorities
DAY 7
Repeat monthly

Further reading

  • Lean In (Sheryl Sandberg)
  • The Confidence Code (Katty Kay and Claire Shipman)
  • Never Split the Difference (Chris Voss)

The tips above are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.

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  2. Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" Well
  3. Handle the Question You Fear
  4. Ask Great Questions Back
  5. Talk About Your Strengths Without Bragging
  6. Recover From a Bad Answer
  7. Follow Up With a Winning Note
  8. Speak in the First Ten Minutes
  9. Prepare One Point Before Every Meeting
  10. Disagree With a Colleague Kindly
  11. Handle Being Interrupted
  12. Share Credit and Claim Yours
  13. Speak Up in a Big Group
  14. Look Confident in Video Meetings
  15. Ask for Feedback Regularly
  16. Receive Criticism Without Crumbling
  17. Ask for a Raise With Evidence
  18. Share Ideas Without Fear
  19. Say No to Extra Work Politely
  20. Report Problems Early
  21. Show Your Value Every Month
  22. Introduce Yourself in a New Team
  23. Make Friends at Work
  24. Ask for Help Without Shame
  25. Handle a Difficult Colleague
  26. Stop Being the Office Pushover
  27. Celebrate Others and Be Celebrated
  28. Build Your Reputation Quietly
  29. Take on a Stretch Project
  30. Overcome Impostor Syndrome
  31. Lead Without a Title
  32. Give Your First Presentation
  33. Mentor Someone Newer
  34. Handle a Mistake at Work
  35. Set a Career Goal You Believe In
  36. Learn One New Skill Every Quarter
  37. Network Without Feeling Fake
  38. Say Yes to Opportunities That Scare You
  39. Protect Your Energy and Balance
  40. Your Confidence at Work Plan
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