How would you like people to describe you when you are not in the room?

Many of the most significant decisions that shape your career are made when you are not present. Decisions relating to compensation, promotion opportunities, high-profile assignments, and leadership potential are often discussed and determined in rooms where you do not have a seat at the table. Therefore, I think the question should be: What do people say about you when you are not there to speak for yourself?

Choose three adjectives that you would want others to use when describing you in your absence. Identifying the three qualities you want to be known for helps you build a deliberate professional reputation and ensures your actions consistently reinforce the perception you want others to have of you.