Ask Sanyin: Why Can’t They See That I’m Visionary?
Rising leaders often emphasize the skills and abilities that have won them promotions throughout their careers, such as a deep knowledge of their organization and an ability to respond quickly and comprehensively to top leaders’ questions. But showing off those capabilities may not help a candidate for a top job move up, suggests MIT SMR columnist Sanyin Siang. She advises rising leaders aiming for the next level to take an intentional approach to showcasing their strategic thinking.
