How (and Why) to Be More Visible in a Competitive World

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How (and Why) to Be More Visible in a Competitive World

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/how-and-why-to-be-more-visible-in-a-competitive-world

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:30] - Visibility defined

[01:32] - Why visibility matters for getting good jobs (to glorify yourself)

[02:01] - Why visibility matters from a Christian perspective (to glorify God)

[02:48] - The common approach to increasing visibility is to “out-more” competitors — just do more than the next guy to win. But this approach is not sustainable. Winning requires service.

[03:51] - Service defined; connection to presence

[05:10] - Why people struggle to increase visibility (increasing stamina is hard in an instant gratification world, maintaining humility is difficult in a culture that promotes winning and independence, etc.)

[06:29] - Showing up requires understanding holding to integrity is about small maneuvers that add up. Humility, which is required for service, also is about seeing yourself as equal to others, not less than or better.

[08:09] - It’s possible to serve with your heart in the wrong place. Make sure you have God as the focus and remember He has entrusted your brothers and sisters to you.

[10:01] - Summary

[10:42] - Prayer

[11:18] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Visibility refers not to reach, but rather to the degree of attention you have from those within your reach.
• Visibility can get you into a great job and let you get your ideas out, so it’s professionally advantageous. But from a Christian lens, you boost your visibility to increase the influence you have for God and to up the odds your work can use the talents He gave you to do His will.
• Most people try to increase visibility through “out-moring” or “biggering” against their competitors — i.e., they try to get more certifications, skills, or experience than other candidates. But this is not sustainable, as people will eventually burn out trying to outdo each other.
• Service is better than out-moring. It can take many forms, but being present to fill needs is key. If you are consistently present to serve, it becomes habit in the minds of others to trust and think of you before anyone else when jobs need to be done.
• Most people are not consistently present to serve because it takes effort and patience, and because the world promotes instant gratification. Serving also takes great humility, which is difficult to maintain in the corporate environment that promotes achievement through one’s own merit and independence. Some people also struggle with targeting their service only at certain people, which becomes divisive and is symptomatic of poor leadership.
• Treating others well and holding onto integrity is about completing many small gestures that add up. Humility also isn’t about thinking less of yourself. It’s about loving others as yourself (the second commandment) and allowing individual and social responsibilities to balance each other.
• It is possible to serve others but not with a focus on God. Stay focused on Him! Serve because He has entrusted your brothers and sisters into your care, not for your own benefit.

CTAs:

• Ask God to reveal the genuine needs of others to you.
• Think about what you feel is most important to convey to others about God as people give you their attention.

What’s coming up next:

The consensus is that personal branding is essential now. Faithful on the Clock Episode 97 explores if Christians should do it, and if so, how.

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